Ted Wass

Theodore "Ted" Wass (born October 27, 1952) is an American television director and former actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Dallas on the series Soap (1977–1981) and as Nick Russo on the NBC sitcom Blossom (1991–1995). Since Blossom ended its run in 1995, Wass has retired from acting and has focused only on directing episodic television such as Spin City, The Big Bang Theory, Less Than Perfect and 2 Broke Girls. 2Early life and education Wass was born in Lakewood, Ohio (just west of Cleveland). He was raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (about 20 mi (32 km) west of Chicago) and graduated from Glenbard West High School there in 1970. He attended DePaul University in Chicago, graduating from its Goodman School of Drama. Wass trained as an opera singer and was also involved in rock and roll as a lead singer and guitarist. 2Career 3Acting In 1976, Wass made his Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Grease, playing Danny Zuko. He made his television debut as Danny Dallas on Soap opposite stage veteran Katherine Helmond from 1977-1981, filming 101 episodes. He appeared on Broadway with his Soap co-star Diana Canova in Neil Simon's They're Playing Our Son