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Edward

American actor

Date of Birth: 29 December 1947
Age: 78 years old
In the rating: #42 Actor

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Edward Bridge Danson III is an American actor. He achieved stardom playing the lead character Sam Malone on the NBC sitcom Cheers (1982–1993), for which he received two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He was further Emmy-nominated for the FX legal drama Damages (2007–2010) and the NBC comedy The Good Place (2016–2020). He was the recipient of the 2025 Carol Burnett Award. Ted along with his wife Mary Steenburgen was awarded with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2025 at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Danson made his film debut in 1978 in the crime drama The Onion Field. His breakout film role was in the comedies Three Men and a Baby (1987) and Three Men and a Little Lady (1990). He also acted in Body Heat (1981), Creepshow (1982), Dad (1989) and Saving Private Ryan (1998).

Danson's other leading roles on television include the CBS sitcom Becker (1998–2004) and the CBS dramas CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2011–2015) and CSI: Cyber (2015–2016). In 2015, he starred in the second season of FX's anthology series Fargo. He has played roles in the HBO comedies Bored to Death (2009–2011) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), the NBC sitcom Mr. Mayor (2021–2022), and the Netflix comedy A Man on the Inside (2024–present).

Danson has been married to actress Mary Steenburgen since 1995. He is also known for his longtime activism in ocean conservation and wrote Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them (2011) with journalist Michael D'Orso.

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Zodiac sign Capricorn Capricorn - proud and independent Capricorns in themselves are quite an energetic sign, but, nevertheless, passive, therefore they spend themselves on chasing something big, but rather try to keep what they already have. We are talking here not only…

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Scorpio	92%
Taurus	92%
Pisces	88%
Virgo	80%
Cancer	80%
Aries	76%
Leo	72%
Libra	68%
Gemini	68%
Aquarius	64%
Sagittarius	64%
Capricorn	60%

Chinese horoscope Pig Pig - courage and loyalty People born in the Pig years are distinguished by courage and the ability to sacrifice themselves. They are honest and conscientious, attentive to those they love, respect, value. The character and disposition of the Pig is…

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Rabbit	92%
Rat	92%
Pig	88%
Dragon	88%
Goat	80%
Tiger	80%
Horse	76%
Rooster	72%
Dog	72%
Bull	72%
Monkey	68%
Snake	60%

Slavic horoscope Raven The Raven chertog in the Svarog circle carries a distinct rhythm of character, totem strength, and life task. People born in this hall often recognize themselves through ties to nature, kin, and patronage.

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Stork	92%
Bear	92%
Raven	88%
Fox	84%
Wolf	84%
Finist	80%
Elk	76%
Aurochs	76%
Eagle	64%
Horse	64%
Boar	60%
Virgin	56%
Lynx	56%
Swan	44%
Pike	44%
Serpent	36%

Egyptian horoscope Isis Isis in the Egyptian horoscope marks a period ruled by a distinct god — shaping temperament, luck in affairs, and the way a person protects what they value.

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Thoth	92%
Osiris	92%
Isis	88%
Set	84%
Anubis	84%
Geb	84%
Amun-Ra	84%
Horus	80%
Bastet	76%
Mut	76%
Nile	76%
Sekhmet	56%

Druid horoscope Birch The Birch is the Celtic sign of renewal, honest beginnings and quiet resilience. Born between 24 December and 20 January, Birch people often lead fresh starts and help others begin again.

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Rowan	92%
Birch	88%
Willow	84%
Alder	84%
Ash	80%
Hawthorn	76%
Vine	64%
Hazel	64%
Holly	60%
Oak	56%
Elder	40%
Reed	36%
Ivy	36%

Indian horoscope Dhanu The Vedic rashi Dhanu carries a sidereal rhythm of Jyotish — temperament, dharma leanings, and the ruling graha color how a person acts and chooses.

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Makara	96%
Vrishchika	96%
Dhanu	88%
Kumbha	84%
Kanya	84%
Karka	80%
Meena	76%
Tula	76%
Simha	76%
Mithuna	64%
Mesha	64%
Vrishabha	56%

Flower horoscope Edelweiss The flower talisman Edelweiss reflects character through nature’s calendar — sensitivity, aesthetic sense, and seasonal rhythm shape daily choices.

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Dandelion	96%
Peony	96%
Lotus	92%
Gladiolus	92%
Orchid	92%
Edelweiss	88%
Lilac	84%
Heather	84%
Delphinium	84%
Sunflower	84%
Water lily	84%
Freesia	80%
Carnation	80%
Violet	80%
Camellia	76%
Aster	76%
Rose	76%
Wild rose	76%
Daisy	64%
Purslane	64%
Dahlia	64%
Foxglove	64%
Poppy	64%
Chamomile	60%
Magnolia	60%
Tulip	56%
Bellflower	56%
Lily of the valley	56%
Hydrangea	56%
Lily	56%
Mistletoe	44%
Thistle	44%
Belladonna	40%
Mimosa	36%
Immortelle	36%
Gentian	36%

Decan horoscope Capricorn — 1st decan The Capricorn — 1st decan decan refines your zodiac sign with a sub-ruler accent — temperament, decision style, and inner strengths differ even within the same sun sign.

Zodiac Compatibility	%
Aquarius — 3rd decan	96%
Capricorn — 2nd decan	96%
Sagittarius — 1st decan	96%
Scorpio — 2nd decan	96%
Aquarius — 2nd decan	92%
Aquarius — 1st decan	92%
Capricorn — 3rd decan	92%
Sagittarius — 3rd decan	92%
Sagittarius — 2nd decan	92%
Scorpio — 3rd decan	92%
Capricorn — 1st decan	88%
Pisces — 1st decan	84%
Libra — 2nd decan	84%
Virgo — 3rd decan	84%
Leo — 3rd decan	84%
Leo — 1st decan	84%
Libra — 3rd decan	80%
Virgo — 1st decan	80%
Cancer — 2nd decan	80%
Pisces — 3rd decan	76%
Pisces — 2nd decan	76%
Scorpio — 1st decan	76%
Libra — 1st decan	76%
Virgo — 2nd decan	76%
Leo — 2nd decan	76%
Cancer — 3rd decan	76%
Cancer — 1st decan	64%
Gemini — 2nd decan	64%
Taurus — 2nd decan	64%
Aries — 3rd decan	64%
Taurus — 3rd decan	60%
Aries — 1st decan	60%
Gemini — 3rd decan	56%
Gemini — 1st decan	56%
Taurus — 1st decan	56%
Aries — 2nd decan	56%