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Ted Wass

Ted Wass

Director and actor, also producer · Born October 27, 1952 (73) · Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Ted Wass (born October 27, 1952) is an American television director and former actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 27, 1952 (73)
From
Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Works as
Director and actor, also producer
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 61 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 5% in 30 days

What are Ted Wass' films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Self
27%
Morality
11%
Power
10%
Society
6%
Survival
3%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 2 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 5 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 7 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 7
Ally
3 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
9
Joyful
7
Tense
5
Absurd
4
Contemplative
4
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ted Wass' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 23 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ted Wass' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

61 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Feels(2017)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Cristela(2014)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Mom(2013)

    Show 16 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Last Man Standing(2011)

    Show 5 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • 2 Broke Girls(2011)

    Show 9 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • State of Georgia(2011)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Melissa & Joey(2010)

    Show 9 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Brothers(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Producer

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Accidentally on Purpose(2009)

    Show 7 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Ruby & the Rockits(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Gary Unmarried(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • The Big Bang Theory(2007)

    Show 17 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Rules of Engagement(2007)

    Show 45 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • 'Til Death(2006)

    Show 4 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Crumbs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 13 episodes · Director

  • Everybody Hates Chris(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Married to the Kellys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • I'm with Her (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 5 episodes · Director

  • Two and a Half Men(2003)

    Show 7 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Regular Joe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

  • Less Than Perfect(2002)

    Show 65 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • My Wife and Kids(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Then Came You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • Stark Raving Mad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 4 episodes · Director

  • Oh, Grow Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

  • Two of a Kind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • Costello (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • Two Guys and a Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 6 episodes · Director

  • Jenny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • Hitz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 5 episodes · Director

  • Soul Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 3 episodes · Director

  • Smart Guy(1997)

    Show 11 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Mr. Rhodes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

  • Spin City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 45 episodes · Director

  • E! True Hollywood Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • My Guys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

  • Local Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 6 episodes · Director

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 16 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • The Jeff Foxworthy Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 12 episodes · Director

  • Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story(1993)

    as Bryan Norcross

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Blossom(1990)

    Show 114 episodes · Director · as Nick Russo

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Sparks: The Price of Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Steve Warner

  • Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 8 episodes · as Dr.Steven

  • Coach(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Pancho Barnes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Frank Clarke

  • Shades of Love: Sunset Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dr. Jimmy Fielding

  • CBS Summer Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Mickey

  • The Canterville Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Harry Canterville

  • Sunday Drive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Paul Sheridan

  • Triplecross (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Elliott Taffle

  • The Longshot(1986)

    as Stump

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Sins of the Father(1985)

    as Gregory Scott Murchison

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Oh, God! You Devil(1984)

    as Bobby Shelton

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Sheena(1984)

    as Vic Casey

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Curse of the Pink Panther(1983)

    as Sergeant Clifton Sleigh

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Baby Sister (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as David Mitchell

  • I Was a Mail Order Bride(1982)

    as Robert Fitzgerald

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal(1979)

    as Vinnie

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Soap(1977)

    Show 85 episodes · as Danny Dallas

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

Career shape

A full career of 58 titles from 1977 to 2013.

Biggest box office

Oh, God! You Devil (1984)

$22M worldwide

Highest rated

Soap (1977)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Blossom (1990)

Film career

Top draw in 1 MovieCove title.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting20 of 58: 19 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score27thDirecting39 of 58: 38 only directing, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s15 · 14 acting · 1 crew1990s19 · 4 acting · 16 crew2000s18 · crew2010s4 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Ted Wass' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 23rd percentile, the median of all 9; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 32 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · director, producer

Brothers (2009)

87th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director

Scrubs (2001)

Midcredits 96th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the atmosphere 51/100 and the pacing 41/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a director.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Ted Wass' work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 47 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Ted Wass work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ted Wass' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gail Mancuso shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers