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How many celebrities named Ted can you think of? The famous Teds and Theodores below have many different professions, including notable actors named Ted, famous athletes named Theodore, and even musicians named Ted. Unfortunately, some are even murderers named Ted, like Ted Bundy and Ted Kaczynski.
Theodore Roosevelt is certainly one of the most famous Theodores on this list. One of the famous politicians named Theodore, he served as the 26th president of the United States of America. His face is among those depicted on Mount Rushmore.
Another of the famous people with the first name Ted is Ted Nugent. He is a musician best known for songs like “Stranglehold” and “Wango Tango.” He is also well-known for his outspoken political views.
Did we forget one of your favorite famous people named Ted or Theodore? Just add them to the list!
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27Theodore Roosevelt
1858-10-27Birthplace: New York City, Manhattan, Area code 917, Contiguous United States, New York
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ( ROH-zə-velt; October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was an American... more on Wikipedia2
20Ted Danson
1947-12-29Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Edward Bridge Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor and producer who played... more on Wikipedia3
20Ted Cruz
1970-12-22Birthplace: Canada, Alberta, Division No. 6, Alberta, Rocky View No. 44
Rafael Edward Cruz (born December 22, 1970) is an American politician and attorney serving as... more on Wikipedia4
17Teddy Pendergrass
1950-03-26Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26th, 1950 – January 13th, 2010) was an American... more on Wikipedia5
17Ted Koppel
1940-02-08Birthplace: Nelson, United Kingdom
Edward James Martin Koppel (born February 8, 1940) is a British-born American broadcast... more on Wikipedia6
17Ted Turner
1938-11-19Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Robert Edward Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American media proprietor, producer,... more on Wikipedia7
12Ted Nugent
1948-12-13Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Redford
Theodore Anthony Nugent (; born December 13, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist... more on Wikipedia8
17Ted Knight
1923-12-07Birthplace: USA, Connecticut, Terryville, Connecticut
Ted Knight (December 7, 1923 – August 26, 1986) was an American actor and voice artist well... more on Wikipedia9
11Ted Bundy
1946-11-24Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Theodore Robert Bundy (born Theodore Robert Cowell; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989) was... more on Wikipedia10
17Ted Kennedy
1932-02-22Birthplace: Eastern United States, Boston, New England, United States of America, Dorchester
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was an American politician... more on Wikipedia11
15Ted Allen
1965-05-20Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Edward Allen (born May 20, 1965) is an American author and television personality. He was the... more on Wikipedia12
15Ted McGinley
1958-05-30Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, USA
Theodore Martin McGinley (born May 30, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for his roles... more on Wikipedia13
12Ted Hendricks
1947-11-01Birthplace: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Theodore Paul Hendricks (born November 1, 1947) is a Guatemalan-born former American football... more on Wikipedia14
12Theodore Roethke
1908-05-25Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan
Theodore Huebner Roethke ( RET-kee; May 25, 1908 – August 1, 1963) was an American poet.... more on Wikipedia15
14Ted Haggard
1956-06-27Birthplace: Yorktown, Mount Pleasant Township, Indiana, United States of America
Ted Arthur Haggard (; born June 27, 1956) is an American evangelical pastor. Haggard is the... more on Wikipedia16
14Ted Kaczynski
1942-05-22Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States of America
Theodore John Kaczynski (; born May 22, 1942), also known as the Unabomber (), is an American... more on Wikipedia17
11Ted Alexandro
1969-01-26Birthplace: Bellerose, New York City, New York, United States of America
Edward "Ted" Alexandro (born January 26, 1969) is a stand-up comedian from New York City. He... more on Wikipedia18
Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr. (born January 18, 1954) is an American former professional... more on Wikipedia15Ted DiBiase
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15Ted "Kid" Lewis
1893-10-28Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Ted "Kid" Lewis (born Gershon Mendeloff; 28 October 1893 – 20 October 1970) was an English... more on Wikipedia20
8Ted Williams
1918-08-30Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American Major League Baseball left fielder, and later... more on Wikipedia21
12Ted Lyons
1900-12-28Birthplace: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Theodore Amar Lyons (December 28, 1900 – July 25, 1986) was an American professional baseball... more on Wikipedia22
10Ted Hughes
1930-08-17Birthplace: Mytholmroyd, United Kingdom
Edward James Hughes (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) was an English poet, translator, and... more on Wikipedia23
10Ted Levine
1957-05-29Birthplace: USA, Bellaire, Ohio
Frank Theodore Levine (born May 29, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles... more on Wikipedia24
14Ted Simmons
1949-08-09Birthplace: Detroit, Highland Park, Michigan
Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player and... more on Wikipedia25
8Ted Raimi
1965-12-14Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Theodore Raimi (born December 14, 1965) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer... more on Wikipedia