American actor
Born: May 30, 1958
Ted McGinley, born May 30, 1958, in Newport Beach, California, is an American actor renowned for his numerous roles in popular television series. He attended Newport Harbor High School and later the University of Southern California on a water polo scholarship. McGinley first garnered attention with his role as Roger Phillips on the sitcom “Happy Days” from 1980 to 1984.
He solidified his television career with prominent roles in “The Love Boat” as Ashley Covington Evans and in “Dynasty” as Clay Fallmont. However, McGinley is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jefferson D’Arcy, the charming but lazy husband of Marcy D’Arcy, on the hit sitcom “Married… with Children” from 1991 to 1997.
Despite a successful career, McGinley has been humorously dubbed the “sitcom killer” due to his tendency to join shows shortly before their cancellation. This reputation has not hindered his career, as he continued to secure roles in various TV series, including “Sports Night,” “Hope & Faith,” and guest appearances on shows like “The West Wing” and “Mad Men.”
In addition to television, McGinley has appeared in films such as “Revenge of the Nerds,” “Wayne’s World 2,” and “Pearl Harbor.” Known for his versatility and charisma, Ted McGinley remains a beloved figure in American television.
Ted McGinley’s 5 most popular quotes
- You have to like the characters you play.
- I don’t know why, but I’m an easy target. And I don’t do anything to dispel it.
- The script comes first. If that isn’t good enough, you know it’s gonna be a long ride.
- I remember in high school trying to get home from water-polo practice in time so I could see Happy Days on television when it first came on, because I was so blown away by it. It was just such a cool thing.
- I’ve always said that the word ‘genius,’ especially in Hollywood, is way overused.
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