Who played Daphne in Frasier?

English actress Jane Leeves played the role of Daphne in the sitcom Frasier.

Frasier is an American sitcom that aired from 1993 to 2004 and the series ran for eleven seasons and is the spin-off of the show Cheers. Frasier focuses on the psychiatrist Fraiser Crane as he attempts to start a new life when he returns to his hometown. Frasier was among the most iconic sitcoms of the 90s and early 2000s. The show received massive acclaim, particularly due to the performance of Kelsey Grammar as the titular character, Fraiser Crane. “Frasier’ returned as a revival in 2023 on the streaming service Paramount+.

Who is Jane Leeves?

Jane Leeves is a British actress famous for her role as Daphne Moon in the US television sitcom Frasier. She was born on April 18th, 1961, in Ilford (Essex), England. Leeves was originally trained as a dancer and became well known early in her career for her work on the British comedy series The Benny Hill Show.

Only when she auditioned in the United States and got cast as Daphne Moon, a regular role on Frasier (1993-2004), did her star begin to rise. This series was a spin-off of Cheers and featured Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane. On the show, Leeves earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of an English housekeeper and physical therapist. Frasier was a huge hit and won awards right through its run.

Leeves worked in entertainment after Frasier. She appeared on the TV series Hot in Cleveland with Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, and Wendie Malick. This series has received good reviews and aired from 2010 to 2015.

What is Frasier about?

The American television sitcom Frasier aired from September 16, 1993 to May 13, 2004. Frasier is a spin-off from the sitcom Cheers. It was created by David Angell, Peter Casey and David Lee, produced by Grub Street Productions for Paramount Network Television.

The series chronicled the life of a psychiatrist named Dr. Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer who moves back to his home in Seattle after getting divorced and starting over. It's a reunion of sorts between psychiatrist Frasier Crane and his brother Niles, another doctor played by David Hyde Pierce. The two brothers have refined tastes and like the finer things in life, but they always end up getting into absurd situations.

To help pay the mortgage, Frasier takes a job as radio talk show host on The Dr.Frainer Crane Show wherein he provides psychological advice to callers seeking it. Radio station becomes another central location for the series and interplay with his producer Roz Doyle (portrayed by actor Peri Gilpin) further enriches the salty flavor of humor spicing up this

Major supporting characters include Martin Crane, Frasier's father (John Mahoney) and Daphne Moon the English housekeeper who is a physical therapist too. All these personalities interacted and worked together to the success of this show, which was also due in part to witty writing and clever humor.

Who is Daphne Moon?

Daphne Moon, a recent immigrant from England, assumes the roles of live-in housekeeper and physical therapist for Martin Crane, employed by Frasier Crane. Her eccentric personality and professed psychic abilities are a source of comedic relief throughout the series.

Additionally, her evolving relationship with Frasier's brother, Niles Crane, becomes a significant dramatic storyline. Beginning with Niles' concealed infatuation at the show's start, the narrative progresses to their marriage at the outset of season ten. She is played by English actress Jane Leeves.