Biography
Who is Ted McGinley?
Early Life and Education
Ted McGinley was born on May 30, 1958, in Newport Beach, California, where he spent his childhood. He attended Newport Harbor High School and played on the water polo team during his student years. Following high school, he enrolled at the University of Southern California to continue his education.
While studying at the university, he pursued modeling work after a casting director noticed his picture in a magazine. This opportunity led him to drop out of college and relocate to New York in 1979 to focus on his burgeoning modeling and entertainment career.
Television and Film Career
Ted McGinley began his acting career after being cast as Roger Phillips on the comedy series Happy Days, a role he played from 1980 to 1984. During this period, he also appeared in the comedy film Young Doctors in Love. Following the end of Happy Days, he secured the role of Stanley Gable in the comedy film Revenge of the Nerds and later reprised the character in two television sequels.
His television career expanded with regular roles on series such as The Love Boat and Dynasty. From 1991 to 1997, he played Jefferson D'Arcy on the sitcom Married... With Children. He later appeared on Hope & Faith as Charley Shanowski from 2003 to 2006 and took on roles in various other television programs and films.
Personal Life and Family
Ted McGinley married actress Gigi Rice in 1991. The couple has two sons together, named Beau and Quinn. They reside in Los Angeles, where they maintain their family life alongside his ongoing acting career in television and film.
Birthday and age
Ted McGinley was born on May 30, 1958, which makes Ted 68 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Ted shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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