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Ted Danson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 29, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Age | 78 |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ted Danson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Sam Malone on 'Cheers', as well as lead roles in 'Becker', 'The Good Place', and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'. |
Intro
Ted Danson is an American actor and producer best known for his role as Sam Malone on the television sitcom 'Cheers.' He has enjoyed a prolific career in television and film, earning multiple Golden Globe and Emmy awards and nominations.
Early Life & Background
Ted Danson grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona. He attended Stanford University before transferring to Carnegie Mellon University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Sam Malone on 'Cheers' (1982–1993), which won him two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
- Starred in 'Becker' (1998–2004), playing the title role of Dr. John Becker.
- Appeared in 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (2011–2015) as D.B. Russell.
- Starred as Michael in the acclaimed series 'The Good Place' (2016–2020), earning critical praise and Emmy nominations.
- Featured in films such as 'Three Men and a Baby' (1987) and 'Three Men and a Little Lady' (1990).
Trivia
- Danson is an environmental activist and co-founded the American Oceans Campaign in 1987.
- He has been married to actress Mary Steenburgen since 1995.
- He was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ted Danson?
Ted Danson is 78 years old.
When was Ted Danson born?
Ted Danson was born the 29 December 1947.
Where is Ted Danson from?
San Diego, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 29th, 1947, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 29th, 1947 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
- Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford
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