Ted Danson
ActingAbout Ted Danson
Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor best known for his role as central character Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, and his role as Dr. John Becker on the series Becker. He also plays a recurring role on Larry David's HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, starred alongside Glenn Close in legal drama Damages and is now a regular on the HBO comedy series Bored to Death. In his thirty-year career, Danson has been nominated for fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two; ten Golden Globe Awards nominations, winning three; one Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination; one American Comedy Award and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He was ranked second in TV Guide's list of the top 25 television stars. Danson has also been a longtime activist in ocean conservation. In March 2011, he published his first book, "Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans And What We Can Do To Save Them," written with journalist Michael D'Orso. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ted Danson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ted Danson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Ted Danson's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ted Danson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Starring Dick Van Dyke, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ted Danson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ted Danson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ted Danson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Starring Dick Van Dyke | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | 30 Rock: A One-Time Special | Ted Danson | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hearts Beat Loud | Dave | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | CSI: Immortality | D.B. Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The One I Love | Therapist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ted | Ted Danson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | J. W. McGraw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fight for Your Right Revisited | Maitre D' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Jack Holden (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The End of the Line | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Open Road | Coach | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mad Money | Don Cardigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nobel Son | Harvey Parrish | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Amateurs | Moose | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Knights of the South Bronx | Richard Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Our Fathers | Mitchell Garabedian | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Living with the Dead | James Van Praagh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Search for Atlantis | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mumford | Jeremy Brockett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jerry and Tom | The Guy Who Loved Vicki | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | Captain Hamill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Homegrown | Gianni Saletzzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Audience Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Loch Ness | Dr. Dempsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pontiac Moon | Washington Bellamy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Getting Even with Dad | Raymond 'Ray' Gleason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | For Our Children | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Made in America | Hal Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Voices That Care | Self - Choir Member | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | 3 Men and a Little Lady | Jack Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Sam Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dad | John Tremont | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cousins | Larry Kozinski | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday | Sam Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Ted Danson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | 3 Men and a Baby | Jack Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | We Are the Children | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | When the Bough Breaks | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Just Between Friends | Chip Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Something About Amelia | Steven Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Body Heat | Peter Lowenstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Major Collings | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Once Upon a Spy | Jack Chenault | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Ian Campbell | Average | Similar → |
Ted Danson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ted Danson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Danson is "Starring Dick Van Dyke" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ted Danson acted in?
Ted Danson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ted Danson?
Other notable films include "Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl", "Saving Private Ryan", and "Voices That Care".