Ted Wass

Ted Wass

73 · Born: Oct 27, 1952

Personal Details

BornOct 27, 1952 Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Nina Wass

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 6, 2025 )
  • Janet Margolin

    ( Dec 23, 1979 to Dec 17, 1993 )

Biography

Ted Wass, a talented individual, was born in the charming city of Lakewood, Ohio. His educational background is rooted in the esteemed Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, where he had the opportunity to perform in a diverse range of classic plays, spanning from the works of William Shakespeare to the renowned playwrights of Ibsen and Joe Orton.

Wass's professional journey began with his Broadway debut in the original production of Grease, taking on the lead role of Danny Zuko. This was soon followed by his lead performance in the production of "They're Playing Our Song", marking the beginning of a successful career in both stage and screen.

Throughout his career, Wass has accumulated an impressive list of film credits, including principal roles in Blake Edwards's Curse of the Pink Panther (1983),Oh, God! You Devil (1984),and The Longshot (1986). His television appearances are equally notable, with his most iconic role being that of "Danny Dallas" on the popular soap opera Soap (1977).

In addition to his acting career, Wass also ventured into directing, starring as "Nick Russo" on the sitcom Blossom (1990) and establishing himself as a skilled director.

Career

1994
Blossom
Blossom as Nick Russo
1990
1988
Pancho Barnes
Pancho Barnes as Frank Clarke
Shades of Love: Sunset Court
Shades of Love: Sunset Court as Dr. Jimmy Fielding
1986
The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost as Harry Canterville
Triplecross
Triplecross as Elliott Taffle
Disneyland
Disneyland as Paul Sheridan
1984
Oh, God! You Devil
Oh, God! You Devil as Bobby Shelton
Sheena
Sheena as Vic Casey
1983
Curse of the Pink Panther
Curse of the Pink Panther as Sergeant Clifton Sleigh
Baby Sister
Baby Sister as David Mitchell
1982
I Was a Mail Order Bride
I Was a Mail Order Bride as Robert Fitzgerald
1980
Soap
Soap as Danny Dallas