Ted Danson

American actor (born 1947)
Person human Q381203
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Ted Danson

Summary

Ted Danson is a human[1]. Born in San Diego[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1947[3]. He worked as an actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], television producer[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,725 views/month, #1,572 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ted Danson was born in San Diego[2].
  • Ted Danson was born on December 29, 1947[3].
  • Ted Danson's father was Edward Bridge Danson, Jr.[10].
  • Ted Danson's mother was Jessica MacMaster[11].
  • Among Ted Danson's spouses was Mary Steenburgen[12].
  • Ted Danson was married to Randy Danson[13].
  • A child of Ted Danson was Kate Danson[14].
  • Ted Danson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Ted Danson's native language[16].
  • Ted Danson worked as an actor[4].
  • Ted Danson's professions included television actor[5].
  • Ted Danson's professions included film actor[6].
  • Ted Danson's professions included television producer[7].
  • Ted Danson's professions included film producer[8].
  • Ted Danson was educated at Kent School[17].
  • Ted Danson's education included a stint at Stanford University[18].
  • Ted Danson was educated at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama[19].
  • Ted Danson received the honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University[20].
  • Ted Danson received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[21].
  • Ted Danson received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[22].
  • Ted Danson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
  • Ted Danson is recorded as male[24].
  • Ted Danson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ted Danson was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • Ted Danson's Commons category is recorded as Ted Danson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in San Diego[2], Ted Danson… he was born on December 29, 1947[3]. His father was Edward Bridge Danson, Jr.[10]. His mother was Jessica MacMaster[11]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Kent School[17], a school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1906[30], headquartered in Kent[31]; Stanford University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Stanford[35]; and Carnegie Mellon School of Drama[19], a faculty[36], in United States[37], founded in 1914[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], television producer[7], and film producer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University[20], an award[39], in United States[40]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[21], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1953[43]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], a commemorative plaque[44], in United States[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Steenburgen[12], a television producer[46], b. 1953[47], of United States[48], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[49] and Randy Danson[13], an actor[50], b. 1950[51], of United States[52]. A child of Ted Danson was Kate Danson[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Why It Matters

Ted Danson ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,725 views/month, #1,572 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Ted Danson born?

Born in San Diego[2], Ted Danson…

Who were Ted Danson's parents?

Ted Danson's father was Edward Bridge Danson, Jr.[10]. Ted Danson's mother was Jessica MacMaster[11].

Who was Ted Danson married to?

Ted Danson's spouses include Mary Steenburgen[12] and Randy Danson[13].

What did Ted Danson do for work?

Ted Danson worked as actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], television producer[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Ted Danson go to school?

Ted Danson was educated at Kent School[17], Stanford University[18], and Carnegie Mellon School of Drama[19].

What awards did Ted Danson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University[20], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[21], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[22], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [4] . Eldoblaje.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . cmu.edu. cmu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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