Ted may refer to:

Names

A shortened form of the following: *

Edmund Edmund is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old English elements ''ēad'', meaning "prosperity" or "riches", and ''mund'', meaning "protector". Persons named Edmund include: People Kings and nobles *Ed ...

Edward Edward is an English male name. It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name ''Ēadweard'', composed of the elements '' ēad'' "wealth, fortunate; prosperous" and '' weard'' "guardian, protector”. History The name Edward was very popular in Anglo-S ...

Thaddeus Thaddeus (, , from ) is a masculine given name. As of the 1990 United States census, 1990 Census, ''Thaddeus'' was the 611th most popular male name in the United States, while ''Thad'', its diminutive version, was the 846th. Alternate forms * ...

Theodore (given name) Theodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek personal names, Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (''Theódoros''), meaning "gift of God(s)" (Etymology, from the Ancient Greek words :wikt:θεός#Greek, θεός, (''theós' ...

Art, entertainment, and media

Fictional characters

* Ted, a character in the post-apocalyptic short story ''

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" is a post-apocalyptic short story by American writer Harlan Ellison. It was first published in the March 1967 issue of ''IF: Worlds of Science Fiction''. The story is set against the backdrop of World War ...

'' * Ted, a living teddy bear in the films '' Ted'' and ''

Ted 2 ''Ted 2'' (stylized as ''ted2'') is a 2015 American fantasy comedy film. The sequel to ''Ted (film), Ted'' (2012), the film was co-produced and directed again by Seth MacFarlane, who co-wrote the script with returning writers Alec Sulkin and Wel ...

'', and the television series '' Ted'' * Ted, a homeless war veteran in the comic book series '' Kingsman: The Red Diamond'' * Ted Bartelo, a character in the American sitcom television series ''

Kate & Allie ''Kate & Allie'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989, starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin as two divorced mothers who decide to live together and raise their children in the same ...

'' * Ted Bufman, a character in the 1971 American comedy-drama '' B.S. I Love You'' * Ted, the Generic Guy, in comic strip'' Dilbert'' *

Ted and Ralph Ted and Ralph are fictional characters created by Arthur Mathews and Graham Linehan, played by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson in the BBC comedy sketch show ''The Fast Show''. They featured in all three series of the show. Characters Lor ...

sketches from the UK TV series ''The Fast Show'' * Ted "Theodore" Logan, a character in the

Bill & Ted ''Bill & Ted'' is an American science fiction comedy franchise created by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. It features William "Bill" S. Preston Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan, portrayed by Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves, respectively, two met ...

film series * Ted Buckland, from the U.S. TV series ''Scrubs'' * Ted Bufman, a character in the 1971 American comedy-drama movie '' B.S. I Love You'' *

Father Ted Crilly Father Ted Crilly is the Title character, eponymous main character of the British Channel 4 situation comedy ''Father Ted''. Created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews (writer), Arthur Mathews, Ted was portrayed by comedian Dermot Morgan for th ...

, from the Irish TV sitcom ''Father Ted'' * Ted Crisp, in U.S. TV series ''Better Off Ted'' * Ted Denslow, a character in 1998 the American sports comedy movie ''

BASEketball ''BASEketball'' is a 1998 American sports comedy film cowritten and directed by David Zucker, starring ''South Park'' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and costarring Yasmine Bleeth, Jenny McCarthy, Robert Vaughn, Ernest Borgnine and Dian ...

'' * Ted Franklin, in TV sitcom ''

iCarly ''iCarly'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012. The series tells the story of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a teenager who creates and hosts ...

'' *

Ted Grant Edward Grant (born Isaac Blank; 9 July 1913 – 20 July 2006) was a South African Trotskyist who spent most of his adult life in Britain. He was a founding member of the group Militant tendency, Militant and later Socialist Appeal (UK, 1992), ...

, a character in the comic series DC Comics * Ted Glen, a character in the ''

Postman Pat ''Postman Pat'' is a British stop motion animated television series, animated children's television series first produced by Woodland Animations. The series follows the adventures of Pat Clifton, a Mail carrier, postman who works for the Royal ...

'' series * Ted Henderson, a character in the film and TV series ''

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice ''Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice'' is a 1969 American comedy-drama film directed by Paul Mazursky, written by Mazursky and Larry Tucker (screenwriter), Larry Tucker, who also produced the film, and starring Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Elliott Gould, ...

'' *

Ted Kord Theodore Stephen "Ted" Kord is the second fictional character to use the identity of Blue Beetle, a superhero who was originally published by Charlton Comics and later acquired by DC Comics. He was created by Steve Ditko and first appeared as a bac ...

, the second Blue Beetle from DC Comics * Ted Lawson, in sitcom ''

Small Wonder (TV series) ''Small Wonder'' is an American comedy science fiction sitcom that aired in first-run syndication from September 7, 1985, to May 20, 1989. The show chronicles the family of a robotics engineer who secretly creates a robot modeled after a human ...

'' * Ted Lasso, title character from the eponymous television series *

Ted Mosby Theodore Evelyn Mosby is a fictional character and the protagonist in the American sitcom '' How I Met Your Mother'', portrayed by Josh Radnor. He serves as the show's narrator from the future, voiced by Bob Saget, as he tells his children ...

, from the U.S. TV series ''How I Met Your Mother'' * Ted Ramsey, a character in the American television sitcom ''

Diff'rent Strokes ''Diff'rent Strokes'' is an American television sitcom, which originally aired on NBC from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and ...

'' * Ted Salter, a character in the 1937 British musical movie ''

Song of the Forge ''Song of the Forge'' is a 1937 British musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the Character (arts), characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or dev ...

'' *

Theodore Schmidt Theodore "Ted" Schmidt is a fictional character from the American Showtime (TV network), Showtime television drama series ''Queer as Folk (2000 TV series), Queer as Folk'', played by Scott Lowell. Fellow show cast member Peter Paige, who plays E ...

, from the North American TV series ''Queer as Folk'' * Ted Shackelford, in the movie and TV series ''

Curious George Curious George is a fictional monkey who is the title character of a series of popular children's picture books written and illustrated by Margret and H. A. Rey. Various media, including films and TV shows, have been based upon the original ...

'' *

Theodore Sprague This is a list of fictional characters in the television series ''Heroes (American TV series), Heroes'', the List of Heroes graphic novels, ''Heroes'' graphic novels, and the ''Heroes'' webisodes. Main characters Character duration In i ...

, from the U.S. TV series ''Heroes'' * Ted Stoody, a character in the American sitcom television series ''

George and Leo ''George and Leo'' is an American sitcom television series starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch that aired on CBS from September 15, 1997 to March 16, 1998. Synopsis Newhart and Hirsch starred as the respective title characters, widely dive ...

'' * Ted Stroehmann, a character played by Ben Stiller in the 1998 movie ''

There's Something About Mary ''There's Something About Mary'' is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by the Farrelly brothers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ed Decter and John J. Strauss. The film features Cameron Diaz as the title character, while Ben S ...

'' * Ted Talbot Sr., in the TV series ''

Rectify ''Rectify'' is an American television drama series exploring the life of a man after he is released from prison after nearly 20 years on death row following a wrongful conviction. It was created by Ray McKinnon and is the first original series ...

'' * Theodore Wong, a character from the American web series ''

Video Game High School ''Video Game High School'' (often abbreviated ''VGHS'') is an American action comedy web series from RocketJump Studios. It was written by Matthew Arnold, Will Campos and Brian Firenzi and directed by Matthew Arnold, Brandon Laatsch, and Freddie ...

Films

* ''Ted'' (film), a 2012 American comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane and starring MacFarlane alongside Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis **''

'', the 2015 sequel to the 2012 film, directed by MacFarlane and starring MacFarlane, Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried

Music

* ''Ted'' (album), by Swede Ted Gärdestad * "Ted", from the 1980 album '' Virgin Ground'' by Redgum * "Ted", from the 2006 album ''

Body Riddle ''Body Riddle'' is the third studio album by English electronic music, electronic musician Clark (musician), Chris Clark and the first one under the mononym Clark. It was released on 2 October 2006 by Warp (record label), Warp. The music video fo ...

'' by electronic

Television

* "Ted" (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode) * ''Ted'' (TV series), a prequel spinoff of the Seth MacFarlane film series

People

Media

Ted Allen Edward Reese Allen (born May 20, 1965) is an American author and television personality. He was the food and wine connoisseur on the Bravo (U.S. TV network), Bravo network's television program ''Queer Eye (2003 TV series), Queer Eye'', and has b ...

(born 1965), American writer *

Ted Cassidy Theodore Crawford Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor. He tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction works, such as ''Star Trek'' and ''I Dream of Jeannie'', and he played Lurch on '' The Addam ...

(1932–1979), American actor *

Ted Childs Ted Childs is a British television producer, screenwriter, and director. Career Childs commenced training as a programme director with ABC Weekend TV in 1962. He went on to produce and direct a wide variety of factual programmes and documenta ...

(born 1934), British television producer, screenwriter and director *

Ted Danson Edward Bridge Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor. He achieved stardom playing the lead character Sam Malone on the NBC sitcom ''Cheers'' (1982–1993), for which he received two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe A ...

(born 1947), American actor * Ted Failon (born 1962), Filipino broadcast journalist *

Ted Healy Ted Healy (born Charles Ernest Lee Nash; October 1, 1896 – December 21, 1937) was an American vaudeville performer, comedian, and actor. Though he is chiefly remembered as the creator of The Three Stooges and the style of slapstick comedy tha ...

(1896–1937), American comedian and actor *

Ted Hughes Edward James Hughes (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) was an English poet, translator, and children's writer. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. He wa ...

(1930-1998), English Poet Laureate * Ted Jackson (born 1955), photographer *

Ted Key Ted Key (born Theodore Keyser; August 25, 1912 – May 3, 2008)
''The New York Times'', May 8, 2008 was a ...

(1912–2008), American cartoonist and writer *

Ted King (actor) Theodore William King (born October 1, 1965) is an American actor, previously credited as T. W. King, best known for starring as Andy Trudeau on the hit-series ''Charmed'' during its first season. Career He was first known for playing Danny Ro ...

(born 1965), American actor *

Ted Knight Ted Knight (born Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka; December 7, 1923August 26, 1986) was an American actor known for playing the comedic roles of Ted Baxter in ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'', Henry Rush in '' Too Close for Comfort'' and Judge Elihu Sm ...

(1923–1986), American actor *

Ted Koppel Edward James Martin Koppel (born February 8, 1940) is an American broadcast Journalism, journalist, best known as the News presenter, anchor for ''Nightline'', from the program's inception in 1980 until 2005. Before ''Nightline'', he spent 20 y ...

(born 1940), American broadcast journalist *

Ted Mack (radio-TV host) William Edward Maguiness (February 12, 1904 – July 12, 1976) was an American radio and television host and musician, best known for hosting ''Ted Mack and The Original Amateur Hour''. Early years The son of a railroad brakeman, Mack was born ...

(1904–1976), US *

Ted McGinley Theodore Martin McGinley (born May 30, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jefferson D'Arcy on the television sitcom '' Married... with Children'', Charley Shanowski on the ABC sitcom '' Hope & Faith'', and as Derek on the ...

(born 1958), American actor * Ted Moore (1914–1987), British cinematographer *

Ted Turner Robert Edward Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and Philanthropy, philanthropist. He founded the CNN, Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour United States cable news, ...

(born 1938), American businessman * Ted Wilson, cast member of ''You Can't Do That On Television''

Music

* Ted Gärdestad (1956–1997), Swedish singer-songwriter *

Ted Heath (bandleader) George Edward Heath (30 March 1902 – 18 November 1969) was a British musician and big band leader. Heath led what is widely considered Britain's greatest post-war big band, recording more than 100 albums, which sold over 20 million copies. T ...

(1902–1969), English bandleader * Ted Herold (1942–2021), German singer * Ted Key (musician) (born 1960), English bass guitarist *

Ted Nichols Theodore Nicholas Sflotsos (born October 2, 1928), known professionally as Ted Nichols, is an American composer, conductor, arranger, educator, and minister of music. He is best known for his work at Hanna-Barbera Productions from 1963 to 1972, ...

(born 1928), American composer, conductor, arranger, educator, and minister of music *

Ted Nugent Theodore Anthony Nugent (; born December 13, 1948) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and political activist. He goes by several nicknames, including Uncle Ted, the Nuge, and Motor City Madman. Nugent initially gained fame as the le ...

(born 1948), American guitarist * Ted Sablay (born 1976), guitarist * Bruce Slesinger (known simply as Ted), Dead Kennedys drummer

Politics

Ted Cruz Rafael Edward Cruz (; born December 22, 1970) is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Texas since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz was the solicitor general of Texas from 2003 ...

(born 1970), U.S. Senator * Sir

Edward Heath Sir Edward Richard George Heath (9 July 1916 – 17 July 2005) was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and Leader of the Conservative Party (UK), Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965 ...

(known as Ted Heath) (1916–2005), British Prime Minister 1970–1974 *

Ted Kennedy Edward Moore Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts who served as a member of the United States Senate from 1962 to his death in 2009. A member of the Democratic Party and ...

(1932–2009), U.S. Senator *

Ted Lieu Ted Win-Ping Lieu ( ; born March 29, 1969) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has represented California's 36th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2023. He re ...

(born 1969), U.S. Representative *

Ted Olson Theodore Bevry Olson (September 11, 1940 – November 13, 2024) was an American lawyer who served as the 42nd solicitor general of the United States from 2001 to 2004 in the administration of President George W. Bush. He previously served as t ...

(born 1940), former U.S. Solicitor General * Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (1858–1919), 26th US President 1901–1909 *

Ted Sorensen Theodore Chaikin Sorensen (May 8, 1928 – October 31, 2010) was an American lawyer, writer, and presidential adviser. He was a speechwriter for President John F. Kennedy, as well as one of his closest advisers. President Kennedy once called hi ...

(1928–2010), speechwriter *

Ted Stevens Theodore Fulton Stevens Sr. (November 18, 1923 – August 9, 2010) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senate, U.S. Senator from Alaska from 1968 to 2009. He was the longest-serving Republican Party (United St ...

(1923–2010), U.S. Senator *

Ted Strickland Theodore Strickland (born August 4, 1941) is an American politician who served as the 68th governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing ( ...

(born 1941), U.S. politician * Ted Wilson (mayor) (1939–2024), mayor of Salt Lake City

Sports

* Ted Allen (wrestler) (1955–2010), American professional wrestler * Ted Arcidi (born 1958/1959), American former professional wrestler, actor, and powerlifter *

Ted Atkinson Theodore Frederick Atkinson (June 17, 1916 – May 5, 2005) was a Canadian-born American thoroughbred horse racing jockey, inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1957. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His sister was ...

(1916–2005), Canadian-born American thoroughbred horse racing jockey * Ted Atkinson (footballer) (1920–2016), Australian rules footballer * Ted Bachman (born 1952), American football player * Ted Baker (footballer) (1901–1986), Aussie rules footballer * Ted Baker (publican) (1872–1936), South Australian sportsman * Ted Brithen (born 1990), Swedish ice hockey player *

Ted Christopher Theodore Christopher (June 5, 1958 – September 16, 2017) was an American professional racing driver and business owner who raced and won in many different types of race cars, including Modifieds, SK Modifieds, ISMA, Camping World East Series, ...

(1958–2017), American racing driver * Ted Dailey (1908–1992), American football player * Ted Dexter (1935–2021), English cricketer *

Ted DiBiase Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr. (; born January 18, 1954) is an American retired professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator. He is signed to WWE as of 2024, where he works in their Legends program. DiBiase achieved championship succ ...

(born 1954), American retired professional wrestler * Ted DiBiase Jr. (born 1982), American businessman, actor, and former professional wrestler * Ted Gerela (1944–2020), Canadian football player * Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), former American football player * Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr. * Ted Glossop (1934–1998), Australian rugby league footballer and coach * Ted Goodwin (born 1953), Australian rugby league footballer *

Ted Green Edward Joseph "Terrible Ted" Green (March 23, 1940 – October 8, 2019) was a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and player. Green played defence in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins and in the World Hockey Association (W ...

(1940–2019), Canadian professional ice hockey * Ted Greene (American football) (1932–1982), American football player * Ted Hampson (born 1936), Canadian former ice hockey player * Ted Hampson (sprinter) (1910–1990), Australian athlete * Ted Harris (ice hockey) (born 1936), Canadian former professional ice hockey player *

Ted Irvine Edward Amos Irvine (born December 8, 1944) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey, hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1964 to 1977. Career Irvine was a Winger (ice hockey), left winger. He amassed a total of 331 p ...

(born 1944), Canadian former professional NHL hockey player and father of American professional wrestler

Chris Jericho Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, rock musician, and actor. As a wrestler, he has been signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) , where he ...

(born 1970) * Tim Kennedy (fighter) (born 1979), American retired mixed martial artist *

Ted Kennedy (ice hockey) Theodore Samuel "Teeder" Kennedy (December 12, 1925 – August 14, 2009) was a professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre who played his entire career with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1943 to 1957 and was captain for eight seasons. ...

(1925–2009), Canadian ice hockey player * Ted King (cyclist) (born 1983), American cyclist *

Ted "Kid" Lewis Ted "Kid" Lewis (born Gershon Mendeloff; 28 October 1894 – 20 October 1970) was an English-Jewish professional Boxing, boxer who twice won the World Welterweight Championship (147 pound (mass), lb). Lewis is often ranked among the all-tim ...

(Gershon Mendeloff; 1893–1970), English boxer *

Ted Lindsay Robert Blake Theodore Lindsay (July 29, 1925 – March 4, 2019) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a forward for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lindsay scored over 800 ...

(1925–2019), Canadian ice hockey player * Ted Marchibroda (1931–2016), American football player *

Ted Milian Ted Milian (born February 18, 1954) is a Canadian former professional football centre who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders. He was a territorial selection of the Winnipeg Bl ...

(born 1954), Canadian football player *

Ted Nolan Theodore John Nolan (born April 7, 1958) is an Indigenous Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He played as a left winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) and served as the head coach for the Buffalo Sabres and the Latvi ...

(born 1958), Canadian ice hockey coach and executive * Ted Oats, American professional wrestler * Ted Simmons (born 1949), American baseball player * Ted Vincent (born 1956), American football player *

Ted Whitten Edward James Whitten Sr. Order of Australia, OAM (27 July 1933 – 17 August 1995) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Footscray Football Club in the Victorian Football League (1897–1989), Victorian Football League (VFL). Bo ...

(1933–1995), Australian football player *

Ted Williams Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 193 ...

(1918–2002), American baseball player * Ted Wilson (American football) (born 1964), former American football wide receiver * Ted Wilson (footballer) (1855–1???), footballer who played for Stoke

Other

* E. E. Fresson (Ernest Edmund "Ted" Fresson, 1891–1963), British engineer and aviation pioneer * Edmund "Ted" Snow Carpenter (1922–2011), American anthropologist * Edmund "Ted" Happold (1930–1996), British engineer and founder of Buro Happold * Ted Baker (chemist) (born 1942), New Zealand scientist * Ted de Boer (born 1943), Dutch law scholar * Ted Brown (born 1950), British gay rights activist *

Ted Bundy Theodore Robert Bundy (; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989), known colloquially as Ted Bundy, was an American serial killer who kidnapping, abducted, raped and murdered dozens of young women and girls between 1974 and 1978. His ''modus ...

(1946–1989), American 1970s serial killer * Ted J. Case (1947–2015), American ecologist *

Ted Kaczynski Theodore John Kaczynski ( ; May 22, 1942 – June 10, 2023), also known as the Unabomber ( ), was an American mathematician and domestic terrorist. He was a mathematics prodigy, but abandoned his academic career in 1969 to pursue a reclusi ...

("The Unabomber"; 1942–2023), American terrorist * Ted Maher (born 1958), American Green Beret turned registered nurse * Ted Jeffrey Otsuki (born 1951), American fugitive * Ted Price (died 2004), American murder victim * Ted Thomas (Edmund Walter Thomas, born 1934), former acting judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand * Ted N. C. Wilson (born 1950), American president of the General Conference (GC) of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church

Other uses

* Ted (airline), United Airlines brand * Ted (word processor) * Ted, a crash test dummy on the show ''MythBusters'' * ''Ted'', a 2009 novel by

Tony DiTerlizzi Tony M. DiTerlizzi (born September 6, 1969) is an American fantasy artist, children's book creator, and motion picture producer. In the gaming industry, he is best known for his work in the collectible card game '' Magic: The Gathering'' and on ...

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