Ted Shackelford, known for his role in ‘Knots Landing,’ recently made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles at the age of 80. Photographs show him in a blue collared shirt with a matching cardigans and black trousers.
Career Beginnings and Breakthrough
Shackelford began his rise to fame by playing Raymond Gordon on ‘Another World’ across 110 episodes. He later became widely known for his portrayal of Gary Ewing on the beloved show ‘Dallas’ and its spinoff ‘Knots Landing.’
He played the character of Gary Ewing, the black sheep of the Ewing family, from 1979 to 1993. In a 2013 interview with The Dallas Decoder, Shackelford admitted he never liked his character, describing him as weak and lacking in courage.
Post-Knots Landing Career
After his long stint on ‘Knots Landing,’ Shackelford continued acting in TV movies and guest roles on various shows like ‘Cybill’ and ‘Spin City.’ In his later years, he returned to his soap opera roots in ‘The Young and the Restless,’ playing the roles of Jeffery and William Bardwell from 2006 to 2015. His most recent appearance was on ‘NCIS’ in 2017.
Timeline of Ted Shackelford’s Career
- 1975-1976: Played Raymond Gordon on ‘Another World.’
- 1979-1981: Appeared as Gary Ewing on ‘Dallas.’
- 1979-1993: Continued role on ‘Knots Landing.’
- 1994-1995: Starred in ‘Space Precinct.’
- 2006-2015: Returned to soap operas with ‘The Young and the Restless.’
- 2017: Last appeared in ‘NCIS.’
Revisiting Past Success
In 2013, Shackelford reprised his role as Gary Ewing in the ‘Dallas’ reboot. He was also part of the ‘Knots Landing’ reunion special in 2005, which featured other cast members like Joan Van Ark and Donna Mills.
Donna Mills commented on their past scenes together in ‘Knots Landing,’ calling them ‘steamy’ and fondly recalling their time working together.