Seth MacFarlane voices Ted, the foul-mouthed teddy bear; Max Burkholder plays teen John Bennett; Alanna Ubach is his mother Susan.
Main cast
- Ted (voice)Seth MacFarlaneMain
- John BennettMax BurkholderMain
- Susan BennettAlanna UbachMain
Supporting cast
- Matty BennettScott GrimesSupp
- Blair BennettGiorgia WhighamSupp
- AdamMatt BennettSupp
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About this cast
In the TV series ‘Ted’, a prequel to the films, the titular talking teddy bear returns to live with the Bennett family in 1990s Massachusetts. The main cast includes Seth MacFarlane (voice of Ted), Max Burkholder as John Bennett, and Alanna Ubach as his mother Susan.
FAQs
Who plays Ted in the TV series?
Seth MacFarlane voices the character of Ted, a talking teddy bear brought to life by a childhood wish, just as he did in the film series.
Who plays John Bennett in Ted?
Max Burkholder plays the teenage John Bennett, the boy whose wish brought Ted to life.
Is the Ted TV series a sequel to the films?
No, it’s a prequel set in 1993, showing John and Ted’s life when John was 16, before the events of the first film.
What streaming service carries Ted in the UK?
In the UK, the series airs on Sky Max and streams on NOW.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026