Born Dec. 29, 1947, in San Diego and raised near a Navajo reservation in Arizona by a prominent archeologist and museum director, Ted Danson began his studies at Stanford but transferred to Carnegie Mellon to pursue a degree in drama.Danson built his resume with various theater, television and movie credits, as well as a stint as the well-heeled "Aramis Man" for a high-profile cologne company. Yet Danson's decision to accept a starring role as Boston bartender Sam Malone in "Cheers" (1982-93) would ultimately define his career, bringing him two Emmys and nine additional nominations.Danson took to the big screen as an unprepared father in 3 Men and a Baby and an Army captain in Saving Private Ryan.
He also starred in the series "Becker" (1998-2004), before earning another Emmy nod for his work on the FX original series "Damages."
In addition to his HBO gig Bored to Death, Ted is joining the cast of the original CSI for it's 12th season. CBS has the option to pick him up for season 13.