Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ted Danson was born in San Diego, California, to Edward Bridge Danson Jr., an archaeologist and museum director, and Jessica Danson. He is primarily of English and Irish descent, with some German and Scottish ancestry. As of 2025, Danson is 77 years old. His early life and academic background played a significant role in shaping his future career. For more detailed information, his Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive overview of his life and achievements.
| Occupation | Environmentalist |
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| Date of Birth | 29 December 1947 |
| Age | 77 Years |
| Birth Place | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Ted Danson's current height and weight are not widely documented, he is known for his tall stature, typical of many actors in Hollywood.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Ted Danson has been married three times: to Randy Gosch from 1970 to 1977, to Cassandra Coates from 1977 to 1993, and to Mary Steenburgen since 1995. He was also in a highly publicized relationship with Whoopi Goldberg in the early 1990s, although they never married.
In 1982, Danson was cast in the role of Sam Malone, a former local-legend baseball player and bartender, for the NBC sitcom Cheers. On the show, he has an on-again-off-again relationship with the college-educated, sophisticated Diane Chambers. Although the show finished last in ratings in its first season, it was well-received by critics. Ratings gradually improved by 1983, and by 1986, Cheers was among the top ten most-viewed shows on television. The series ran for 11 seasons (1982–1993), with the series finale (May 20, 1993) being watched by 80 million people, the second-most watched series finale in television history (in 1993). Cheers won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, plus a Golden Globe for Best Series–Musical or Comedy. During his time on the show, Danson won two of his 11 consecutive Emmy nominations for the role of Sam Malone, and won two of his nine Golden Globe nominations. In 2002, TV Guide magazine named Cheers the 18th "Greatest Show of All Time". It was included in Time's "100 Greatest Shows of All Time". On December 15, 1988, Danson got into a minor car accident in which he got a bloody nose; he was in some pain, but his nose wasn't broken. The bloody nose was written into the Cheers episode "How to Win Friends and Electrocute People". Danson reprised the role of Sam Malone in a second-season episode of Frasier, and did the voiceover for his character in an episode of The Simpsons, "Fear of Flying".
After Cheers ended, Danson appeared in films such as Made in America, Getting Even with Dad, Loch Ness, and Saving Private Ryan. In 1996, three years after Cheers concluded, Danson starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom Ink with his real-life wife Mary Steenburgen. In the same year, they starred as Lemuel Gulliver and his wife in an acclaimed television miniseries of Gulliver's Travels. Danson went on to play the title role in the successful CBS sitcom Becker (produced by Paramount Television which also produced Cheers), which ran from 1998 to 2004. Danson also plays a fictionalized version of himself on Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 1999, Danson was presented with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Danson's second wife was producer Cassandra "Casey" Coates, whom he married in 1977. On December 24, 1979, while giving birth to their first daughter, Kate, Coates suffered a stroke. Danson spent several years caring for her and helping her recuperate. They later adopted a second daughter, Alexis. His affair with actress Whoopi Goldberg contributed to their divorce in 1993. At the time, it was known as one of Hollywood's costliest divorces and reportedly cost Danson $30 million.
While a guest on The Arsenio Hall Show in late 1988, he met actress Whoopi Goldberg; he describes her as "a sexy, funny woman". They became friends and were in Help Save Planet Earth in 1990 which is about saving the environment (Danson played himself, Goldberg portrayed Mother Earth). While making Made in America in April 1992, the two became romantically involved, a pairing that was heavily featured in gossip tabloids such as the National Enquirer. The couple also appeared on the Rock the Vote TV special in the same year; they were set to star in a Paramount-produced version of Neal Barrett Jr.'s Pink Vodka Blues, written by Marshall Brickman.
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| Husband | Randall Gosch (m. 1970-1975) Cassandra Coates (m. 1977-1993) Mary Steenburgen (m. 1995) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ted Danson's net worth is estimated to be around $80 million. His earnings come from his successful acting career, including roles in Cheers, CSI, and The Good Place. During the final seasons of Cheers, he earned approximately $450,000 per episode, totaling around $12 million per season. For CSI, his salary was $250,000 per episode over 86 episodes, amounting to about $21 million. He continues to receive significant residual income, estimated at about $5 million annually.
Career, Business, and Investments
Ted Danson's career has been marked by a mix of television and film roles that have contributed to his financial success. Some of his notable roles include:
- Cheers (1982-1993): His portrayal of Sam Malone earned him two Emmy Awards and made him a household name.
- CSI (2011-2015): He played the role of D.B. Russell in this popular CBS drama.
- The Good Place (2016-2020): He played the role of Michael, a significant character in the series.
Danson began his television career as a contract player on the daytime soap opera Somerset. He played the role of Tom Conway from 1975 to 1976. In 1977, he played Dr. Mitchell Pierson on the daytime soap opera The Doctors, having also appeared earlier in 1975 as another character, Dr. Chuck Weldon. He was also in a number of commercials, most notably as the "Aramis man". His guest appearances on television in the late 1970s and early 1980s include being on Laverne & Shirley, B. J. and the Bear, Family, Benson, Taxi, Magnum, P.I., The Amazing Spider-Man, Tucker's Witch, and Mrs. Columbo. He also appeared in the films The Onion Field (his first film, as the bagpipe-playing Officer Ian Campbell) and Body Heat.
In 2015, Danson appeared in the second season of the TV show Fargo, portraying Sheriff Hank Larsson. From 2016 to 2020 Danson appeared opposite Kristen Bell as the character Michael in the NBC sitcom The Good Place. He was nominated for and won numerous awards for his performance as Michael. Danson had the main role on the NBC sitcom Mr. Mayor (2021–2022), in which he plays a wealthy businessman who runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all the wrong reasons. Episode 109 of the Beef and Dairy Network Podcast, entitled "Ted Danson", features Danson playing an alternate version of himself (referred to as "The Actor Ted Danson") seeking to collect on a debt of 460 million tons of grain. In 2024, he starred as the leading role of Charles in the Netflix comedy series, A Man on the Inside, based on the 2020 Academy Award-nominee documentary The Mole Agent. As of 2024, Danson has appeared as a regular in twelve television shows, reportedly the most any actor has done historically. currently as of 2024, he became the official (one of them) spokesperson for Consumer Cellular Inc, an MVNO ATT(reseller) telephone company. In 2024 Danson and Woody Harrelson started a podcast called Where Everybody Knows Your Name where they interview celebrities about their lives and careers.
Danson's interest in environmentalism continued over the years, and he began to be concerned with the state of the world's oceans. He was a contributing founder of the American Oceans Campaigns in the 1980s; it merged with Oceana in 2001 and he is a board member. His commitment to the environment led him to host the A&E television series "Challenge of the Seas" in 1991, filming 26 one-hour episodes.
Social Network
Ted Danson is not highly active on social media platforms, preferring to maintain a private life while still being recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Education
Danson attended Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied drama. His education played a crucial role in shaping his acting career.
In conclusion, Ted Danson's net worth of $80 million reflects his enduring success in the entertainment industry, coupled with smart financial decisions and a commitment to environmental activism.
In 1961, at age 14, Danson enrolled at the Kent School, a university-preparatory school in Connecticut; he was a star player on the basketball team. He became interested in drama while later attending Stanford University. In his search for a better acting program, he transferred to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a B.F.A. in Drama in 1972.
