Cheers ran from 1982 until 1993 and became one of the most beloved shows of all-time. The comedy series made household names out of Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kelsey Grammer, and more. The theme song is one of the most iconic TV theme songs ever.
It’s been many years since the show premiered and over 27 years ago since the cast bid farewell in the series finale. For many of the cast members, Cheers was just the beginning of their careers. See how the cast has changed and what they’re up to now.
Ted Danson
Ted Danson played the iconic bartender Sam Malone on Cheers for all 11 seasons. He won one Emmy for his performance. Ted went on to star in the popular sitcom Becker, as well as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He starred in the legal drama Damages and the second season of Fargo. He took on the role of Michael in the critically-acclaimed sitcom The Good Place alongside Kristen Bell. He also starred in a sitcom called Mr. Mayor in 2021.
Shelley Long
Shelley Long played the beloved Diane Chambers. She won the 1983 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won two Golden Globes. Shelley left the show after season 5 in 1987, but she returned for the 1993 series finale. She also reprised her role in the Cheers spinoff, Frasier. After she left Cheers, Shelley starred in a number of notable movies like Troop Beverly Hills, The Brady Bunch Movie, A Very Brady Sequel, and Dr. T & The Women. She played DeDe Pritchett on Modern Family for a number of episodes. She also voiced the role of Grandma Murphy in the TV series Milo Murphy’s Law.
Woody Harrelson
