One of six children of Milton and Charlotte Levine, both physicians, Ted Levine attended elementary school in Bellaire, Ohio, and later briefly attended Marlboro…more
Ted attributes the scene in "Wonderland" (TV show), where Dr. Banger's sons undress him, as being largely responsible for his getting the role of Stottlemeyer in "Monk."
Ted performed in summer stock and regional theatres in Vermont, Michigan and West Virginia before settling in Chicago and joining The Remains Ensemble.
Ted Levine: I'm not that attached to [my mustache]. It's for the work. If I could get a good fake one and wear it for work, I would, but you can't, so I have a real one.
Ted Levine: As far as which characters are more challenging, I would say that I've enjoyed playing both bad guys and good guys. And I've found that each one presents its own challenge, and that's what makes acting so rewarding.