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Ted Wass

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Tanya Roberts and Ted Wass in Sheena (1984)
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Ted Wass was born in Lakewood, Ohio. He graduated from the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, where he performed in a wide array of the classics, from Shakespeare to Ibsen to Joe Orton, Wass made his Broadway debut in the original production of Grease, playing the lead role of Danny Zuko. Then came the lead role in "They're Playing Our Song". These performances launched a professional acting career on stage and in films and television. His film credits include principal roles in Blake Edwards's Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), Oh, God! You Devil (1984), and The Longshot (1986). On television, Wass may be best known as "Danny Dallas" on Soap (1977). While starring as " Nick Russo" on the sitcom Blossom (1990), Wass began a career in directing.
BornOctober 27, 1952
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    Known for

    Soap (1977)
    Soap
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Danny Dallas
    Ted Wass in Curse of the Pink Panther (1983)
    Curse of the Pink Panther
    4.3
    • Sergeant Clifton Sleigh
    • 1983
    Fred Savage, William Devane, Jane Curtin, and Eddie McClintock in Crumbs (2006)
    Crumbs
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    Jenna von Oÿ, Joey Lawrence, Mayim Bialik, Michael Stoyanov, and Ted Wass in Blossom (1990)
    Blossom
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Director

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    Director



    • The Fluffy Shop (2016)
      The Fluffy Shop
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • Director (pilot)
      • 2016
    • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon in The Odd Couple (2015)
      The Odd Couple
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Vanessa Lachey, Bresha Webb, and Tone Bell in Truth Be Told (2015)
      Truth Be Told
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Cristela Alonzo in Cristela (2014)
      Cristela
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Allison Janney and Anna Faris in Mom (2013)
      Mom
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014–2015
    • Work Mom
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Tim Allen and Nancy Travis in Last Man Standing (2011)
      Last Man Standing
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2013–2014
    • Chris D'Elia, Bianca Kajlich, Bridgit Mendler, David Fynn, Ron Funches, Brent Morin, and Rick Glassman in Undateable (2014)
      Undateable
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014
    • King John (2013)
      King John
      4.1
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Dads (2013)
      Dads
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Oliver Hudson, David Spade, Bianca Kajlich, Megyn Price, and Adhir Kalyan in Rules of Engagement (2007)
      Rules of Engagement
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2007–2013
    • Kings of Van Nuys
      2.4
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Ahmed Ahmed, Valerie Azlynn, Steve Byrne, Roy Wood Jr., and Owen Benjamin in Sullivan & Son (2012)
      Sullivan & Son
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs in 2 Broke Girls (2011)
      2 Broke Girls
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2011–2012
    • Counter Culture (2012)
      Counter Culture
      3.6
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2012

    Actor



    • Call Me Kat (2021)
      Call Me Kat
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Harley
      • 2022
    • Jenna von Oÿ, Joey Lawrence, Mayim Bialik, Michael Stoyanov, and Ted Wass in Blossom (1990)
      Blossom
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Nick Russo
      • 1990–1995
    • Star (1993)
      Star
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • Ernie
      • 1993
    • Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story (1993)
      Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • Bryan Norcross
      • 1993
    • Victoria Principal and Ted Wass in Sparks: The Price of Passion (1990)
      Sparks: The Price of Passion
      4.4
      TV Movie
      • Steve Warner
      • 1990
    • Ving Rhames and Saul Rubinek in Men (1989)
      Men
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Dr. Steven Ratajkowski
      • 1989
    • Camp California
      TV Movie
      • 1989
    • Andrew Stevens in Fine Gold (1989)
      Fine Gold
      5.5
      • Andre
      • 1989
    • Valerie Bertinelli, Todd Allen, Greg Cope White, Geoffrey Lewis, Sam Robards, and Angela Gair in Pancho Barnes (1988)
      Pancho Barnes
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Frank Clarke
      • 1988
    • Elizabeth Bellm and Ted Wass in Shades of Love: Sunset Court (1988)
      Shades of Love: Sunset Court
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Dr. Jimmy Fielding
      • 1988
    • CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
      CBS Summer Playhouse
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Mickey
      • 1987
    • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
      The Magical World of Disney
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Paul Sheridan
      • 1986
    • John Gielgud, Alyssa Milano, and Ted Wass in The Canterville Ghost (1986)
      The Canterville Ghost
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Harry Canterville
      • 1986
    • Triplecross (1986)
      Triplecross
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Elliott Taffle
      • 1986
    • The Longshot (1986)
      The Longshot
      5.4
      • Stump
      • 1986

    Producer



    • The Feels (2017)
      The Feels
      5.1
      • associate producer
      • 2017
    • CCH Pounder, Carl Weathers, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Strahan in Brothers (2009)
      Brothers
      4.7
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2009

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    Blossom: Seasons One And Two
    Trailer 1:10
    Blossom: Seasons One And Two
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    Blossom: Seasons One And Two
    Trailer 1:10
    Blossom: Seasons One And Two
    103
    Oh, God! You Devil
    Trailer 1:28
    Oh, God! You Devil

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • October 27, 1952
      • Lakewood, Ohio, USA
    • Spouses
        Nina Wass1996 - present (1 child)
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      Best known by the public for his roles as Danny Dallas on Soap (1977) and as Nick Russo on Blossom (1990).

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      72 years old
    • When was Ted Wass born?
      October 27, 1952
    • Where was Ted Wass born?
      Lakewood, Ohio, USA
    • What is Ted Wass's birth name?
      Edward William Cantzler
    • How tall is Ted Wass?
      6 feet 0 inches, or 1.83 meters

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