Ted McGinley Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Movies, Awards, Parents, Height

Theodore Martin McGinley also known as Ted McGinley is an American actor recognized for his long-running roles in popular television sitcoms and comedies.

He gained fame as Jefferson D’Arcy on Married… with Children and as Stan Gable in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, earning a reputation as a versatile supporting player across decades in Hollywood.

Ted McGinley
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Theodore Martin McGinley
Stage Name:	Ted McGinley
Born:	May 30, 1958 (age 68 years old)
Place of Birth:	Newport Beach, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American (with Irish heritage)
Height:	183 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Bob McGinley and Emily Joan Martin McGinley
Siblings:	Two older sisters
Spouse:	Gigi Rice
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Beau Martin McGinley and Quinn Thomas McGinley
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	Estimated at $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Theodore Martin McGinley was born on May 30, 1958, in Newport Beach, California, United States.

He grew up with parents Bob McGinley, a successful cardboard salesman, and Emily Joan Martin McGinley, a nurse and later real estate broker. His ethnicity is American with Irish roots from his paternal grandfather. He has two older sisters.

A talented athlete, he played water polo and worked as an ocean lifeguard during high school at Newport Harbor High School.

He attended the University of Southern California on a water polo scholarship, initially studying urban planning and real estate, where he was team captain and MVP, before pursuing modeling and acting.

Career

Ted McGinley began his professional journey as a model after being spotted in GQ magazine, which led to his acting debut as Roger Phillips on Happy Days from 1980 to 1984. He joined The Love Boat and Dynasty in recurring roles.

He achieved iconic status as Jefferson D’Arcy on Married… with Children from 1991 to 1997. Film highlights include playing antagonist Stan Gable in Revenge of the Nerds and its sequels.

Additional television work features Hope & Faith as Charley Shanowski, guest spots on The West Wing, Sports Night, and recent appearances in Shrinking, The Baxters, and faith-based films like God’s Not Dead. His career spans over four decades with a focus on comedy and character roles.

Awards and Nominations

No major individual awards are widely documented, though he received recognition for ensemble work in long-running sitcoms and cult comedy films.

Social Media

Ted McGinley maintains a relatively low personal social media presence with occasional professional updates through fan and industry pages.

Personal Life

Ted McGinley, 68 years old, has been married to actress Gigi Rice since June 21, 1991. The couple met while working on a play and share two sons, Beau Martin McGinley (born 1994) and Quinn Thomas McGinley.

No other past relationships are prominently publicized. He has prioritized family life, coaching his sons’ sports teams, and resides with them in Los Angeles. Height: 183 cm.

Net Worth

Ted McGinley‘s net worth is estimated at around $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in long-running television series, films, and related entertainment projects accumulated over more than four decades.

Filmography

• Married… with Children (1991–1997) as Jefferson D’Arcy
• Revenge of the Nerds (1984) as Stan Gable and sequels
• Happy Days (1980–1984) as Roger Phillips
• Hope & Faith (2003–2006) as Charley Shanowski
• The Love Boat and Dynasty (recurring roles)
• Shrinking (recent appearances)
• God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018)
• Additional credits: The West Wing, Sports Night, The Baxters, and various films and guest roles