Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ted McGinley

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Ted McGinley

Discover the career path of Ted McGinley, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ted McGinley is an American actor recognized for his various roles in television and film. He gained prominence as Jefferson D'Arcy in the sitcom *Married... with Children*, Charley Shanowski in *Hope & Faith*, and more recently, Derek Bishop in *Shrinking*. McGinley is also known for his recurring roles in popular shows like *Happy Days*, *Dynasty*, and *The Love Boat*. He is well-remembered for his portrayal of the antagonistic Stan Gable in the *Revenge of the Nerds* franchise.

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1979: Moved to New York

In 1979, after dropping out of the University of Southern California to pursue modeling work, McGinley moved to New York.

1980: Cast in Happy Days

In 1980, McGinley was cast as Roger Phillips on the comedy series Happy Days.

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1982: Guest Star on Fantasy Island

In 1982, McGinley guest-starred on Fantasy Island.

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1982: Role in Young Doctors in Love

In 1982, during the run of Happy Days, Ted McGinley landed a role in the comedy film Young Doctors in Love.

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1984: End of Happy Days Role

In 1984, McGinley's role as Roger Phillips on Happy Days concluded.

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1984: Appearance in Revenge of the Nerds

In 1984, after Happy Days ended, McGinley appeared in Revenge of the Nerds as Stanley Gable.

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1985: Guest Star on Hotel

In 1985, McGinley guest-starred on Hotel.

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1988: Guest Star on Perfect Strangers

In 1988, McGinley guest-starred on Perfect Strangers.

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1989: Guest Star on B.L. Stryker

In 1989, McGinley guest-starred on B.L. Stryker.

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1990: Guest Star on Evening Shade

In 1990, McGinley guest-starred on Evening Shade.

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1991: Role on Married... with Children

In 1991, McGinley began playing Jefferson D'Arcy on Married... with Children.

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1991: Guest Star on Dream On

In 1991, McGinley guest-starred on Dream On.

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1993: Role in Wayne's World 2

In 1993, McGinley played Mr. Scream in Wayne's World 2, and affected a Southern accent in the miniseries Wild Justice.

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1995: Guest Star on The John Larroquette Show

In 1995, McGinley guest-starred on The John Larroquette Show.

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1996: Star of Deadly Web

In 1996, McGinley starred in Deadly Web, a film about internet stalking, co-starring Gigi Rice.

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1997: Guest Star on The John Larroquette Show

In 1997, McGinley guest-starred on The John Larroquette Show.

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1997: End of Married... with Children Role

In 1997, McGinley's role as Jefferson D'Arcy on Married... with Children ended.

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1998: Role in Every Mother's Worst Fear

In 1998, McGinley played Mitch Carson, a sexual predator, in the television film Every Mother's Worst Fear.

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2001: Guest Star on The Practice

In 2001, McGinley guest-starred on The Practice.

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2002: Guest Star on Justice League

In 2002, McGinley guest-starred on Justice League.

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2002: Role in Charlie Lawrence Pilot

In 2002, McGinley was selected for a role in Charlie Lawrence, playing Graydon Ford. McGinley was also in the pilot for the 2002 CBS show Life of the Party, playing a senator.

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2003: Role on Hope & Faith

In 2003, McGinley started playing Charley Shanowski on Hope & Faith.

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2006: End of Hope & Faith Role

In 2006, McGinley's role as Charley Shanowski on Hope & Faith concluded.

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2008: Contestant on Dancing with the Stars

In 2008, McGinley participated as a contestant on the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars, paired with Inna Brayer.

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2011: Parody of Shark-Jumping in Batman

In 2011, McGinley parodied his "shark-jumping" reputation in the final episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold.