Ted Danson to receive Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award

FILE – Ted Danson appears at a promotional event for “The Good Place” in Los Angeles on June 19, 2018. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

LOS ANGELES – Ted Danson, the veteran film and television character actor best known to many for his long-running role as bartender Sam Malone on the classic sitcom “Cheers,” was named Monday the recipient of the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award.

The award honors a person “who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen.”

“Ted Danson has entertained audiences for decades with his iconic performances that will forever be ingrained in television history,” Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes, said in a statement. “His renowned career is a testament to his remarkable talent and versatility as an actor and bears resemblance to the award*s legendary namesake. It is an honor to present him with the 2025 Carol Burnett Award to celebrate the tremendous impact he has made and continues to make in television.”

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Danson is a three-time Golden Globe winner, taking home prizes in 1985 for best actor in a limited series or TV movie for “Something About Amelia” and in 1990 and 1991 for his lead role on “Cheers.”

He has also played leading roles in the series “The Good Place,” “Becker” and “Mr. Mayor,” along with appearances in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Fargo,” “CSI” and “Damages.” His film credits include “Three Men and a Baby,” “Hearts Beat Loud” and “Saving Private Ryan.”

Danson will receive the award during a gala dinner at the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 3 — two days before the Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the same venue. Viola Davis will be honored during the dinner with the organization’s Cecil B. DeMille Award. It will be the first time the Globes has hosted a separate event to present the honors.

The Golden Globe Awards will be presented Jan. 5, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.

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Past recipients of the Carol Burnett Award include Burnett, Norman Lear, Ryan Murphy and Ellen DeGeneres. (CNS)