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Ted Wass

Edward Wass (born October 27, 1952) is an American television director and former actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Dallas on the series Soap (1977–1981) and as Nick Russo on the sitcom Blossom (1991–1995). After Blossom ended its run in 1995, Wass retired from acting and focused only on directing episodic television series, such as Spin City, The Big Bang Theory, Less than Perfect and 2 Broke Girls.[1] Wass returned to acting when he reunited with Mayim Bialik and played her father again on Bialik's Call Me Kat in 2022.[2]

Ted Wass
Born
Edward Wass

(1952-10-27) October 27, 1952 (age 71)
EducationArt Institute of Chicago (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, television director
Years active1977–present
Spouses
(m. 1979; died 1993)
Nina Feinberg
(m. 1996)
Children3
Cast of Soap (1977). Back row, L-R: Robert Urich, Ted Wass, Richard Mulligan, Robert Guillaume, Robert Mandan, Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Arthur Peterson Jr. Seated: Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Jennifer Salt.

Early life and education edit

Wass was born in Lakewood, Ohio.[1][3] He was raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1970.[3][4] He attended Goodman School of Drama at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (now at DePaul University).[1]

Wass trained as an opera singer and was also involved in rock and roll as a lead singer and guitarist.[3]

Career edit

Acting edit

In 1976, Wass made his Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Grease, playing Danny Zuko.[1]

He made his television debut as Danny Dallas on Soap from 1977 to 1981, filming 101 episodes.[1] He appeared on Broadway with his Soap co-star Diana Canova in Neil Simon's They're Playing Our Song.[5]

Wass starred in Curse of the Pink Panther (1983),[1] one of the post-Peter Sellers films in the franchise, as Detective Sergeant Clifton Sleigh, engaged by Police Chief Dreyfus to track down Inspector Clouseau.[6]

He played struggling musician Bobby Shelton (who trades his soul — and his family — to become an ill-fated rock star "Billy Wayne") in the black comedy film Oh, God! You Devil (1984). He played a sports journalist caught in a murder in female-Tarzan film Sheena (1984).[7]

In 1986, he starred in the TV movie Triplecross, directed by David Greene.[8] This was intended as a television pilot, but the series was never picked up.

His last acting role was among his most prominent, playing the title character's father in Blossom (1991–1995), a sitcom about a teenage girl with two brothers being brought up by their single father.

Directing edit

Wass began directing while acting on the TV sitcom Blossom. He has directed episodes of over 40 TV series along with many TV movies.

Personal life edit

Wass' first wife was actress Janet Margolin, who died in December 1993 at age 50 from ovarian cancer.[3] Their two children are Julian (a composer) and Matilda. He has two grandchildren from Julian's marriage to director Jenee Lamarque.[3] His second and current wife is producer Nina Feinberg Wass, whom he married in 1996. They have a daughter named Stella.[9]

Actor filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes
1977 Family Sam Trask Episode: "A Safe House"
1977 Handle with Care Cpl. Tillingham Television pilot
1977–1981 Soap (TV series) Danny Dallas Main cast (77 episodes)
1979 The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal Vinnie Television film
1979 The Thirteenth Day: The Story of Esther Simon Television special
1982 I Was a Mail Order Bride Robert Fitzgerald Television film
1983 Baby Sister David Mitchell Television film
1983 Curse of the Pink Panther Sgt. Clifton Sleigh Feature film
1984 Sheena Vic Casey Feature film
1984 Oh, God! You Devil Bobby Shelton Feature film
1985 Sins of the Father Gregory Scott Murchison Television film
1986 The Longshot Stump Feature film
1986 Triplecross Elliott Taffle Television film
1986 The Canterville Ghost Harry Canterville Television film
1986 Sunday Drive Paul Sheridan Television film (The Disney Sunday Movie)
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse Mickey Episode: "Mickey and Nora"
1988 Shades of Love: Sunset Court Dr. Jimmy Fielding Television film
1988 Pancho Barnes Frank Clake Television film
1989 Men (TV series) Dr. Steven Ratajkowski Main cast (6 episodes)
1989 Fine Gold Andre Feature film
1990 Sparks: The Price of Passion Steve Warner Television film
1991–1995 Blossom (TV series) Nick Russo Main cast (113 episodes)
1993 Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story Bryan Norcross Television film
2022 Call Me Kat Kat's father Guest (2 episodes)

Director filmography edit

Year Title Type Notes
Blossom TV series 18 episodes
Local Heroes TV series
Coach TV series 1 episode
Mr. Rhodes TV series 6 episodes
The Jeff Foxworthy Show TV series 13 episodes
Jenny TV series 1 episode
Smart Guy TV series 5 episodes
Soul Man TV series
The Secret Lives of Men TV series
Costello TV series 1 episode
1998–99 Caroline in the City TV series 17 episodes
1999 Two of a Kind TV series 1 episode
Oh, Grow Up TV series
Norm TV series 1 episode
Stark Raving Mad TV series
Then Came You TV series
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place TV series
My Wife and Kids TV series
2000–2002 Spin City TV series 45 episodes
My Adventures in Television TV series
Regular Joe TV series
Married to the Kellys TV series
I'm with Her TV series
2002–2006 Less than Perfect TV series
2006 Crumbs TV series 10 episodes
2006 The Game TV series 2 episodes
2006 'Til Death TV series
2007–2013 Rules of Engagement TV series 45 episodes
2007 The Big Bang Theory TV series 1 episode
2007 Two and a Half Men TV series 7 episodes
Gary Unmarried TV series
2007–2008 Everybody Hates Chris TV series
2009 Scrubs TV series 1 episode
2009 Ruby & The Rockits TV series
2009 Brothers TV series
2010 Accidentally on Purpose TV series
$#*! My Dad Says TV series
2010 Melissa & Joey TV series 9 episodes
2011 State of Georgia TV series 5 episodes
2011–12 2 Broke Girls TV series 9 episodes
2012 Sullivan & Son TV series 3 episodes
2013 Dads TV series 2 episodes
2014 Undateable TV series 2 episodes
2013–14 Last Man Standing TV series
2014–2015 Mom TV series 16 episodes
2015 Cristela TV series
2015 Truth Be Told TV series
2016 The Odd Couple TV series 2 episodes

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f . newsline.depaul.edu. DePaul University. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on March 9, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "Mayim Bialik and 'Blossom' Dad Ted Wass to Reunite on 'Call Me Kat'". 8 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e Cavazos, Norma (November 20, 1994). "TV Questions". The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. Knight-Ridder News Service. p. 168. Retrieved November 22, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "History". glenbard1958. Glenbard High School Class of 1958.
  5. ^ "Ted Wass". IBDB.com. Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  6. ^ Brunsdale, Mitzi M. (2010). Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection: From Sleuths to Superheroes. ABC-CLIO. p. 184. ISBN 9780313345319.
  7. ^ Wilson, Staci Layne (2007). Animal Movies Guide. Staci Wilson. p. 18. ISBN 9780967518534.
  8. ^ Roberts, Jerry (2009). "David Greene". Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 215. ISBN 9780810863781.
  9. ^ "Ted Wass Biography (1952-)". FilmReference.com.

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For the English association football player see Ted Wass footballer Edward Wass born October 27 1952 is an American television director and former actor He is best known for his roles as Danny Dallas on the series Soap 1977 1981 and as Nick Russo on the sitcom Blossom 1991 1995 After Blossom ended its run in 1995 Wass retired from acting and focused only on directing episodic television series such as Spin City The Big Bang Theory Less than Perfect and 2 Broke Girls 1 Wass returned to acting when he reunited with Mayim Bialik and played her father again on Bialik s Call Me Kat in 2022 2 Ted WassBornEdward Wass 1952 10 27 October 27 1952 age 71 Lakewood Ohio U S EducationArt Institute of Chicago BFA Occupation s Actor television directorYears active1977 presentSpousesJanet Margolin m 1979 died 1993 wbr Nina Feinberg m 1996 wbr Children3 Cast of Soap 1977 Back row L R Robert Urich Ted Wass Richard Mulligan Robert Guillaume Robert Mandan Jimmy Baio Diana Canova Arthur Peterson Jr Seated Billy Crystal Cathryn Damon Katherine Helmond Jennifer Salt Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Acting 2 2 Directing 3 Personal life 4 Actor filmography 5 Director filmography 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education editWass was born in Lakewood Ohio 1 3 He was raised in Glen Ellyn Illinois and graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1970 3 4 He attended Goodman School of Drama at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago now at DePaul University 1 Wass trained as an opera singer and was also involved in rock and roll as a lead singer and guitarist 3 Career editActing edit In 1976 Wass made his Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Grease playing Danny Zuko 1 He made his television debut as Danny Dallas on Soap from 1977 to 1981 filming 101 episodes 1 He appeared on Broadway with his Soap co star Diana Canova in Neil Simon s They re Playing Our Song 5 Wass starred in Curse of the Pink Panther 1983 1 one of the post Peter Sellers films in the franchise as Detective Sergeant Clifton Sleigh engaged by Police Chief Dreyfus to track down Inspector Clouseau 6 He played struggling musician Bobby Shelton who trades his soul and his family to become an ill fated rock star Billy Wayne in the black comedy film Oh God You Devil 1984 He played a sports journalist caught in a murder in female Tarzan film Sheena 1984 7 In 1986 he starred in the TV movie Triplecross directed by David Greene 8 This was intended as a television pilot but the series was never picked up His last acting role was among his most prominent playing the title character s father in Blossom 1991 1995 a sitcom about a teenage girl with two brothers being brought up by their single father Directing edit Wass began directing while acting on the TV sitcom Blossom He has directed episodes of over 40 TV series along with many TV movies Personal life editWass first wife was actress Janet Margolin who died in December 1993 at age 50 from ovarian cancer 3 Their two children are Julian a composer and Matilda He has two grandchildren from Julian s marriage to director Jenee Lamarque 3 His second and current wife is producer Nina Feinberg Wass whom he married in 1996 They have a daughter named Stella 9 Actor filmography editYear Title Role Notes 1977 Family Sam Trask Episode A Safe House 1977 Handle with Care Cpl Tillingham Television pilot 1977 1981 Soap TV series Danny Dallas Main cast 77 episodes 1979 The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal Vinnie Television film 1979 The Thirteenth Day The Story of Esther Simon Television special 1982 I Was a Mail Order Bride Robert Fitzgerald Television film 1983 Baby Sister David Mitchell Television film 1983 Curse of the Pink Panther Sgt Clifton Sleigh Feature film 1984 Sheena Vic Casey Feature film 1984 Oh God You Devil Bobby Shelton Feature film 1985 Sins of the Father Gregory Scott Murchison Television film 1986 The Longshot Stump Feature film 1986 Triplecross Elliott Taffle Television film 1986 The Canterville Ghost Harry Canterville Television film 1986 Sunday Drive Paul Sheridan Television film The Disney Sunday Movie 1987 CBS Summer Playhouse Mickey Episode Mickey and Nora 1988 Shades of Love Sunset Court Dr Jimmy Fielding Television film 1988 Pancho Barnes Frank Clake Television film 1989 Men TV series Dr Steven Ratajkowski Main cast 6 episodes 1989 Fine Gold Andre Feature film 1990 Sparks The Price of Passion Steve Warner Television film 1991 1995 Blossom TV series Nick Russo Main cast 113 episodes 1993 Triumph Over Disaster The Hurricane Andrew Story Bryan Norcross Television film 2022 Call Me Kat Kat s father Guest 2 episodes Director filmography editYear Title Type Notes Blossom TV series 18 episodes Local Heroes TV series Coach TV series 1 episode Mr Rhodes TV series 6 episodes The Jeff Foxworthy Show TV series 13 episodes Jenny TV series 1 episode Smart Guy TV series 5 episodes Soul Man TV series The Secret Lives of Men TV series Costello TV series 1 episode 1998 99 Caroline in the City TV series 17 episodes 1999 Two of a Kind TV series 1 episode Oh Grow Up TV series Norm TV series 1 episode Stark Raving Mad TV series Then Came You TV series Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place TV series My Wife and Kids TV series 2000 2002 Spin City TV series 45 episodes My Adventures in Television TV series Regular Joe TV series Married to the Kellys TV series I m with Her TV series 2002 2006 Less than Perfect TV series 2006 Crumbs TV series 10 episodes 2006 The Game TV series 2 episodes 2006 Til Death TV series 2007 2013 Rules of Engagement TV series 45 episodes 2007 The Big Bang Theory TV series 1 episode 2007 Two and a Half Men TV series 7 episodes Gary Unmarried TV series 2007 2008 Everybody Hates Chris TV series 2009 Scrubs TV series 1 episode 2009 Ruby amp The Rockits TV series 2009 Brothers TV series 2010 Accidentally on Purpose TV series My Dad Says TV series 2010 Melissa amp Joey TV series 9 episodes 2011 State of Georgia TV series 5 episodes 2011 12 2 Broke Girls TV series 9 episodes 2012 Sullivan amp Son TV series 3 episodes 2013 Dads TV series 2 episodes 2014 Undateable TV series 2 episodes 2013 14 Last Man Standing TV series 2014 2015 Mom TV series 16 episodes 2015 Cristela TV series 2015 Truth Be Told TV series 2016 The Odd Couple TV series 2 episodesReferences edit a b c d e f Lights shine on The Theatre School gala honorees newsline depaul edu DePaul University March 29 2012 Archived from the original on March 9 2013 Retrieved November 22 2017 Mayim Bialik and Blossom Dad Ted Wass to Reunite on Call Me Kat 8 April 2022 a b c d e Cavazos Norma November 20 1994 TV Questions The News Press Fort Myers Florida Knight Ridder News Service p 168 Retrieved November 22 2017 via newspapers com History glenbard1958 Glenbard High School Class of 1958 Ted Wass IBDB com Internet Broadway Database Retrieved November 22 2017 Brunsdale Mitzi M 2010 Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection From Sleuths to Superheroes ABC CLIO p 184 ISBN 9780313345319 Wilson Staci Layne 2007 Animal Movies Guide Staci Wilson p 18 ISBN 9780967518534 Roberts Jerry 2009 David Greene Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors Scarecrow Press p 215 ISBN 9780810863781 Ted Wass Biography 1952 FilmReference com External links editTed Wass at IMDb Ted Wass at the Internet Broadway Database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ted Wass amp oldid 1220144382, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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