A drama school graduate and a passionate environmental activist, Ted Danson is an award-winning television and film actor. Ranked number two on TV Guide’s list of top 25 television stars, his claim to fame was his portrayal of ‘Sam Malone’ on the TV sitcom ‘Cheers’; a role that bagged him two Golden Globe Awards. In a career spanning 30 years, he has received 15 Primetime Emmy nominations, winning two of them, ten Golden Globe Award nominations, winning three of them and he also holds a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Some of his well-known films include: ‘Three Men and a Baby’, ‘Three Men and a Little Lady’, ‘Body Heat’, ‘Made in America’ and the television film, ‘Something About Amelia’, for which he won a Golden Globe Award. Few TV actors have been able to play as many versatile characters on screen as Ted Danson has. From a misanthropic doctor to a flirty bartender and a corrupt billionaire, he has played a range of iconic roles and is regarded as one of the best character actors on television. To learn more interesting facts about his personal life and professional achievements, scroll down and continue to read this biography.