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Ted Danson (born Edward Bridge Danson III; December 29, 1947) is an American actor, author and producer, best known for his role as lead 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 and starred alongside Glenn Close in legal drama Damages. He was a regular on the HBO comedy series Bored to Death and has begun starring in the CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in September 2011 at the beginning of the twelfth season. In his 30-year career, Danson has been... MORE

Ted Danson (born Edward Bridge Danson III; December 29, 1947) is an American actor, author and producer, best known for his role as lead 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 and starred alongside Glenn Close in legal drama Damages. He was a regular on the HBO comedy series Bored to Death and has begun starring in the CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in September 2011 at the beginning of the twelfth season. In his 30-year career, Danson has been nominated for 15 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. Danson was born in San Diego, California, the son of Jess Danson (née MacMaster) and Edward Bridge Danson, LESS