WASS, Ted 1952–

PERSONAL

Born October 27, 1952, in Lakewood, OH; married Janet Margolin (an actress), 1979 (died, December 17, 1993); married Nina (a producer), 1996; children: (first marriage) Julian, Matilda. Education: Studied acting at Goodman School, Chicago, IL.

Addresses: Agent—Ted Chervin, Broder/Webb/Chervin/ Silbermann, 9242 Beverly Blvd., Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Career: Actor, director, and producer.

CREDITS

Television Director; Series:

Blossom, NBC, 1992–95.

The Jeff Foxworthy Show (also known as Somewhere in America), NBC, 1996–97.

Smart Guy, The WB, 1997–98.

Soul Man, ABC, 1998.

The Secret Lives of Men, ABC, beginning 1998.

Caroline in the City (also known as Caroline), NBC, 1998–99.

Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (also known as Two Guys and a Girl), ABC, 1999–2000.

Spin City (also known as Spin), ABC, 2000–2002.

Less Than Perfect, ABC, beginning 2002.

Crumbs, ABC, beginning 2006.

Television Director; Episodic:

"Big Bad Stosh," Local Heroes (also known as Glory Days), Fox, 1996.

"The Crush Show," Mr. Rhodes, NBC, 1996.

"Last Tango in Orlando," Coach, ABC, 1996.

"MertsterMeister," Local Heroes (also known as Glory Days), Fox, 1996.

"Nikki Quits Therapy," Mr. Rhodes, NBC, 1996.

"Not the Booth Who Shot Lincoln," Local Heroes (also known as Glory Days), Fox, 1996.

"Tangled Web," My Guys, CBS, 1996.

"Tom Moves In," Mr. Rhodes, NBC, 1996.

"Unfriendly Skies," Local Heroes (also known as Glory Days), Fox, 1996.

"Give the Drummer Some," Hitz, UPN, 1997.

"You Probably Think This Song Is about You," Hitz, UPN, 1997.

"A Girl's Gotta Get It," Jenny, NBC, 1998.

"Sue Dates a Freakin' Dentist," Costello, Fox, 1998.

"Welcome Matt," Two of a Kind, ABC, 1998.

"Clods and Monsters," Oh Grow Up, ABC, 1999.

"Coffin to Go," Stark Raving Mad, NBC, 1999.

"Fish out of Water," Stark Raving Mad, NBC, 1999.

"The Man Who Knew Too Much," Stark Raving Mad, NBC, 1999.

"Marathon Man," Oh Grow Up, ABC, 1999.

"Norm vs. Denby," The Norm Show (also known as Norm), ABC, 1999.

"Sometimes a Fritter Is Just a Fritter," Stark Raving Mad, NBC, 1999.

"Then Came Cousin Aiden," Then Came You, ABC, 2000.

"Grassy Knoll," My Wife and Kids, ABC, 2001.

"The Art of Groveling," Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) (also known as My Adventures in Television), ABC, 2002.

"Fired," Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) (also known as My Adventures in Television), ABC, 2002.

"Alex Misses the Boat," I'm with Her, ABC, 2003.

"The Mourning After," Regular Joe, ABC, 2003.

"The Second Date," I'm with Her, ABC, 2003.

"The Smarty Party," I'm with Her, ABC, 2003.

"Time and Punishment," Regular Joe, ABC, 2003.

"Party of Two," I'm with Her, ABC, 2004.

Also directed episodes of other series, including Talk to Me, ABC.

Television Producer; Episodic:

"Get Away," Less Than Perfect, ABC, 2005.

Television Director; Pilots:

My Guys, CBS, 1996.

Less Than Perfect, ABC, 2002.

Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) (also known as My Adventures in Television), ABC, 2002.

I Got You, ABC, 2003.

I'm with Her, ABC, 2003.

Married to the Kellys, ABC, 2003.

Educating Lewis, ABC, 2004.

Full Circle, ABC, 2004.

The Furst Family, ABC, 2004.

Play Dates, ABC, c. 2005.

Class of '06, NBC, 2006.

Television Appearances; Series:

Danny Dallas, Soap, ABC, 1977–81.

Dr. Steven Ratajkowski, Men, ABC, 1989.

Nick Russo, Blossom, NBC, 1991–95.

Television Appearances; Movies:

Vinnie, The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal, NBC, 1979.

Robert Fitzgerald, I Was a Mail Order Bride, CBS, 1982.

David Mitchell, Baby Sister, ABC, 1983.

Gregory Scott Murchison, Sins of the Father, NBC, 1985.

Elliot Taffle, Triplecross, ABC, 1986.

Harry Canterville, The Canterville Ghost, syndicated, 1986.

Paul Sheridan, Sunday Drive, ABC, 1986.

Dr. Jimmy Fielding, Shades of Love: Sunset Court, 1988.

Frank Clarke, Pancho Barnes (also known as The Happy Bottom Riding Club and The Pancho Barnes Story), CBS, 1988.

Andre, Fine Gold, syndicated, 1989.

Steve Warner, Sparks: The Price of Passion, CBS, 1990.

Bryan Norcross, Triumph over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story, NBC, 1993.

Ernie, Star (also known as Danielle Steel's "Star"), NBC, 1993.

Nick Russo, Blossom in Paris (also known as Blossom in France), NBC, 1993.

Television Appearances; Specials:

ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration—25 and Still the One, ABC, 1978.

Mike Maclaren, Camp California (also known as Camp Fed), ABC, 1989.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Guest, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, NBC, 1991.

Himself, Bill Bixby: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 1999.

Himself, Celebrity Profile: Alyssa Milano (also known as Celebrity Profile), E! Entertainment Television, 1999.

Himself, Celebrity Profile: Joey Lawrence (also known as Celebrity Profile), E! Entertainment Television, 2001.

Himself, The E! True Hollywood Story: Heather Locklear, E! Entertainment Television, 2004.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Corporal Tillingham, Handle with Care, CBS, 1977.

Simon, The 13th Day: The Story of Esther, ABC, 1979.

Mickey, Mickey and Nora, CBS, 1987.

Nick Russo, Blossom, NBC, 1991.

Film Appearances:

Detective Clifton Sleigh, Curse of the Pink Panther, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1983.

Bobby Shelton, Oh God! You Devil, Warner Bros., 1984.

Vic Casey, Sheena, Columbia, 1984.

Stump, The Longshot, Orion, 1986.

Andre, Oro fino (also known as Fine Gold), 1989.

Stage Appearances:

Columbus, off-Broadway production, 1975.

Grease (musical), Royale Theatre, New York City, 1976.

Vernon Gersch, They're Playing Our Song (musical), Imperial Theatre, New York City, c. 1981.

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

People Weekly, June 26, 2000, p. 124.