Who played Frasier?

Kelsey Grammer played the role of Frasier in the sitcom Frasier.

Frasier, the American TV sitcom, aired on NBC for 11 seasons, starting on September 16, 1993, and concluding on May 13, 2004. The show was made as a spin-off from the sitcom Cheers. It earned praise from critics and made history by winning thirty-seven Primetime Emmy Awards, a remarkable achievement for a scripted series. It also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for five consecutive years.

The show was brought to life by Peter Casey, David Angell, and David Lee under Grub Street Productions, along with Grammnet and Paramount Network Television. In a development, on February 24, 2021, a revival series got the green light for an exclusive premiere on Paramount+. This anticipated series made its debut on October 12, 2023.

What is Frasier about?

Psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer, heads back to his hometown of Seattle, Washington, after his marriage falls apart and life in Boston becomes complicated. His plans for a carefree bachelor life get complicated when he has to welcome his retired ex-police officer father, Martin Crane, into his home. Martin can't live alone due to an injury from being shot on duty.

The household expands with the addition of Daphne Moon, Martin's quirky British live-in physical therapist, and caretaker, along with Martin's dog, Eddie. Frasier's younger brother, Niles, also a psychiatrist, is a regular visitor. Much like Frasier, Niles is arrogant, snobbish, and overly intellectual. Niles secretly harbors feelings for Daphne, a story arc that unfolds throughout the series and climaxes in the seventh season.

Frasier, known for hosting a popular radio talk show on KACL 780AM, collaborates with his producer, Roz Doyle. Roz, despite her contrasting tastes and personality, becomes a close friend to Frasier as their friendship develops over the course of the series.

Who is Kelsey Grammer?

Allen Ke­lsey Grammer is an American actor. He is famous for playing Dr. Frasie­r Crane on two shows. The first was Chee­rs from 1984 to 1993 and then Frasier from 1993 to 2004. He played this role for nearly 20 years, one of the longest in U.S. TV history for a single live-action actor. He will also reprise the role in the revival series of Frasier of the same name.

Gramme­r has won many awards. He has five Emmys, a Scree­n Actors Guild Award, a Tony, and three Golden Globe­s. In 2000, the Hollywood Walk of Fame honored him with a star. Trained at Juilliard and the Old Globe Theatre, Grammer made his acting debut on Broadway in 1981 and acted in notable productions such as Macbeth and Othello.

His theatrical journey includes leading roles in My Fair Lady and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. On the big screen, he is recognized for playing Dr. Hank McCoy / Beast in X-Men: The Last Stand and has featured in films like Down Periscope and The Pentagon Wars.