Ted Danson

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Characters played by Ted Danson

D.B. Russell — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

Family man, keen forensic botanist, and Seattle Crime Lab veteran who replaces Catherine as supervisor.

Sam Malone — Cheers (1982)

Bar owner and head bartender, former baseball player with a charming but flawed personality.

Arthur Frobisher — Damages (2007)

A billionaire CEO targeted in a major class-action lawsuit by Patty Hewes on behalf of former employees. Accused of insider trading and concealing his company's financial health while cashing out his own stock. He eventually settles by donating two billion dollars to the employees to avoid criminal charges, but is later shot and left for dead by a betrayed former employee.

Michael — The Good Place (2016)

The afterlife architect who designed and supervises the Good Place utopia.

Ted Danson (uncredited) — Ted (2012)

Uncredited celebrity appearance.

D.B. Russell — CSI: Cyber (2015)

A career Crime Scene Investigator and former Director of the Las Vegas Crime Lab, described as a left-coast Sherlock Holmes. He joins the D.C.-based team to work alongside Ryan in investigating cyber-related crimes.

J. W. McGraw — Big Miracle (2012)

An executive who joins the rescue effort. He later uses his enhanced reputation to secure a contract for cleaning up the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Peter Lowenstein — Body Heat (1981)

Peter is Ned's friend and a prosecutor involved in investigating Edmund's death. Along with Oscar, he suspects Matty's involvement and warns Ned to stay away from her. His professional connection to the case places him among the people pressing Ned for answers.

Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over") — Creepshow (1982)

Character involved in the tide horror segment.

Don Cardigan — Mad Money (2008)

Don is Bridget's husband, whose downsizing causes the couple to fall into debt and motivates Bridget to seek work. After the thefts begin, he helps repay their debts but advises Bridget to stop before they are caught. He is later included in the legal resolution of the group's case.

Raymond 'Ray' Gleason — Getting Even with Dad (1994)

Ray is an ex-convict who designs cakes at a bakery and plans a rare-coin robbery with Bobby and Carl. Initially neglectful toward his son, he is blackmailed into spending time with Timmy, gradually reconnects with him, and finally chooses custody and a new life together.

John Tremont — Dad (1989)

A busy executive and Jake's son. He leaves work to care for his ailing father in Los Angeles. Through spending quality time with Jake, he realizes he has neglected his own son Billy. He remains fiercely protective during his father's illness and ultimately returns to his life as a more grounded man.

Career Overview

Ted Danson has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently 3 Men Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Cheers, The Good Place. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
115
Birth Date
1947-12-29
Birth Place
San Diego, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q381203), public domain (CC0).