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Ted Bessell Biography

Birth Name:Howard Weston Bessell

Birth Place:Queens, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Awards

  • 1967Gold Medal-Favorite TV Program: nominated
  • 1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program: nominated
  • 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program: winner
  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: nominated