Topic: Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford (born June 23, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American actor best known for his role as Gary Ewing on the CBS television series Knots Landing, in which he starred from 1979–93. Shackelford also appeared as Gary Ewing on several episodes of CBS's Dallas; this role had originally been played by actor David Ackroyd who was unable to return for future appearances. Prior to his role on Knots Landing, Shackelford played the role of Ray Gordon on Another World. He currently portrays recurring character Jeffrey Bardwell on The Young and the Restless.

Shackelford has also played roles in Wonder Woman and most recently in The Division. He also starred in the British science fiction series, Space Precinct.

On February 2, 2006, he joined the cast of the daytime soap opera The Young and The Restless as Genoa City district attorney William Bardwell. His last air date on the popular soap as William Bardwell was on July 18, 2007, when his character succumbed to complications caused by a stroke. However, on August 7, 2007, Shackelford returned to the show as William's identical twin brother, Jeffrey Bardwell.