Rise to Success: Career Highlights of 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.
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.
1982: Guest Star on Fantasy Island
In 1982, McGinley guest-starred on Fantasy Island.
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.
1984: End of Happy Days Role
In 1984, McGinley's role as Roger Phillips on Happy Days concluded.
1984: Appearance in Revenge of the Nerds
In 1984, after Happy Days ended, McGinley appeared in Revenge of the Nerds as Stanley Gable.
1988: Guest Star on Perfect Strangers
In 1988, McGinley guest-starred on Perfect Strangers.
1990: Guest Star on Evening Shade
In 1990, McGinley guest-starred on Evening Shade.
1991: Role on Married... with Children
In 1991, McGinley began playing Jefferson D'Arcy on Married... with Children.
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.
1995: Guest Star on The John Larroquette Show
In 1995, McGinley guest-starred on The John Larroquette Show.
1996: Star of Deadly Web
In 1996, McGinley starred in Deadly Web, a film about internet stalking, co-starring Gigi Rice.
1997: Guest Star on The John Larroquette Show
In 1997, McGinley guest-starred on The John Larroquette Show.
1997: End of Married... with Children Role
In 1997, McGinley's role as Jefferson D'Arcy on Married... with Children ended.
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.
2001: Guest Star on The Practice
In 2001, McGinley guest-starred on The Practice.
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.
2003: Role on Hope & Faith
In 2003, McGinley started playing Charley Shanowski on Hope & Faith.
2006: End of Hope & Faith Role
In 2006, McGinley's role as Charley Shanowski on Hope & Faith concluded.
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.
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.
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