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Ted Danson, On Life (And 'Death') After 'Cheers' The TV star has been captivating audiences for over 20 years — ever since he ran a little bar called Cheers on the famous TV sitcom of the same name. This fall, the actor stars as an aging hotshot in need of a little spice in the new HBO series Bored to Death.
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Ted Danson, On Life (And 'Death') After 'Cheers'

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Ted Danson, On Life (And 'Death') After 'Cheers'

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The winner of three Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards, Ted Danson has been nominated for more than 28 awards in both TV and film. Frederick M. Brown/Getty hide caption

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The winner of three Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards, Ted Danson has been nominated for more than 28 awards in both TV and film.

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Actor Ted Danson has been captivating audiences for over 20 years — ever since he ran a little bar called Cheers on the famous TV sitcom of the same name. This fall, the actor stars as an aging hotshot in need of a little spice in the new HBO series Bored to Death.

Danson's other TV credits include Becker and Damages, plus guest appearances on The Simpsons, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Fraiser.