Ted McGinley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1958 in Newport Beach, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1974–2024 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 96 credits in database
Biography
Theodore Martin Ted McGinley is an American actor born on May 30, 1958, in Newport Beach, California, USA. He is known for his television sitcom roles as Jefferson D'Arcy on Married... with Children and as Charley Shanowski on the ABC sitcom Hope and Faith. He was also a late regular on Happy Days, Dynasty, and The Love Boat. In film, he is known for playing the villainous role of Stan Gable in Revenge of the Nerds and in several made-for-television sequels. He has been married to actress Gigi Rice since 1991. McGinley has 91 known acting credits according to available database information.
Career overview
Theodore Martin Ted McGinley is an American actor born on May 30, 1958, in Newport Beach, California, USA. He is recognized for his television work, notably playing the role of Jefferson D'Arcy on the television sitcom Married with Children and Charley Shanowski on the ABC sitcom Hope and Faith. Additionally, he was a late regular on the television series Happy Days, Dynasty, and The Love Boat.
Beyond his television sitcom and series roles, McGinley is known for playing the villainous character of Stan Gable in the film Revenge of the Nerds and in several made-for-television sequels. His career in acting encompasses numerous credits and roles across both film and television platforms.
In his personal life, he has been married to actress Gigi Rice since 1991.
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Full Filmography
96 titles- The Baxters (2024) as John Baxter
- The Engagement Plan (2024) as Ed Jones
- Silent Thunder (2024) as Marshal spencer Sunday
- Shrinking (2023) as Derek
- Platonic (2023) as Johnny Rev
- Keeping Up with the Joneses (2021) as Webb Devereux
- No Good Nick (2019) as Sam
- Christmas Reservations (2019) as Duffy Johnson
- A-X-L (2018) as George Fontaine
- God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018) as Thomas Ellsworth
- The Outcasts (2017) as Principal Whitmore
- The Landlord (2017) as Robert J. Farnsworth
- Area of Conflict (2017) as Carter
- Happily Never After (2017) as Gene
- Expendable Assets (2016)
- The Bridge Part 2 (2016) as Charlie Barton
- Underdog Kids (2015) as Mr. Hershfeld
- Do You Believe? (2015) as Matthew
- The Bridge (2015) as Charlie Barton
- Rescuing Madison (2014) as Douglas
- Redeemed (2014) as Paul
- Mom (2013) as Dr. Berenson
- A Mother's Rage (2013) as Stan
- Bad Behavior (2013) as Bruce
- Imaginary Friend (2012) as Officer Cameron
- Notes from the Heart Healer (2012) as Kingston Danville
- Breaking In (2011) as Larry
- Christmas with a Capital C (2011) as Dan Reed
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as FBI Special Agent Sam Collins
- Melissa & Joey (2010)
- Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010) as Uncle Thorny
- Castle (2009) as Brock Harmon
- The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love (2009) as Kingston Danville
- The Mentalist (2008) as Ed Hunt
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) as Aquaman 2 (voice)
- Eavesdrop (2008) as Grant
- Mad Men (2007) as Mel
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Superintendent Clanton
- The Note (2007) as Kingston Danville
- Psych (2006) as Randy Labayda
- 'Til Death (2006) as Webby
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2004) as Self
- Retrosexual: The '80s (2004) as (archive footage)
- NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 (2004) as Reese Faulkner
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Charley Shanowski
- Frozen Impact (2003) as Dan Blanchard
- Charlie Lawrence (2003) as Graydon Cord
- Married... with Children Reunion (2003) as Self
- Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) (2002) as Ted Wayne Giblen
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Army Corps Major
- Justice League (2001) as Tom Turbine (voice)
- Justice League (2001) as Burns (voice)
- Cahoots (2001) as Brad
- Face the Music (2000) as Marcus
- Daybreak (2000) as Dillon Johansen
- Family Guy (1999) as (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Helicopter Rental Agent (voice)
- The West Wing (1999) as Mark Gottfried
- Follow Your Heart (1999) as James Allen Bailey
- Dick (1999) as Roderick
- Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999) as FBI Agent Hopkins
- The Big Tease (1999) as Johnny Darjerling
- Sports Night (1998) as Gordon
- Major League: Back to the Minors (1998) as Leonard Huff
- Every Mother's Worst Fear (1998) as Scanman
- The Practice (1997) as Michael Hale
- Deadly Web (1996) as Peter Lawrence
- Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead (1995) as Jeff Quint
- Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994) as Stan Gable
- Wild Justice (1994) as Aubrey Billings
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Karl Reese
- Wayne's World 2 (1993) as Mr. Scream
- Linda (1993) as Brandon 'Jeff' Jeffries
- Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (1992) as Stan Gable
- Space Case (1992) as Biff
- Blue Tornado (1991) as Philip
- Baby Talk (1991)
- Dream On (1990) as Chad Spencer
- B.L. Stryker (1989)
- B.L. Stryker (1989) as Mitch Slade
- Troop Beverly Hills (1989) as Self
- Troop Beverly Hills (1989) as Ted McGinley
- Physical Evidence (1989) as Kyle
- Married... with Children (1987) as Jefferson D'Arcy
- Married... with Children (1987) as Norman Jablonsky
- Revenge of the Nerds (1984) as Stan Gable
- Making of a Male Model (1983) as Gary Angelo
- Herndon (1983)
- Hotel (1982)
- Young Doctors in Love (1982) as Dr. Bucky DeVol
- Dynasty (1981) as Clay Fallmont
- Valentine (1979) as Jogger
- The Love Boat (1977) as Ashley Covington Evans
- Happy Days (1974) as Roger Phillips
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted McGinley best known for?
Ted McGinley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014), American Strays (1996), Platonic (2023), No Good Nick (2019).
When and where was Ted McGinley born?
Ted McGinley was born on May 30, 1958 in Newport Beach, California, USA.
How many credits does Ted McGinley have?
Ted McGinley has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2024.
What is Ted McGinley's background in cinema and television?
Theodore Martin Ted McGinley is an American actor born on May 30, 1958, in Newport Beach, California, USA. He is known for his television sitcom roles as Jefferson D'Arcy on Married... with Children and as Charley Shanowski on the ABC sitcom Hope and Faith. He was also a late regular on Happy Days, Dynasty, and The Lov...
Ted McGinley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Superintendent Clanton — aged about 49
- The Mentalist (2008) as Ed Hunt — aged about 50
- The West Wing (1999) as Mark Gottfried — aged about 41
- Justice League (2001) as Tom Turbine (voice) — aged about 43
- Justice League (2001) as Burns (voice) — aged about 43
- Mad Men (2007) as Mel — aged about 49
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