Kelsey Grammer
- Producer
- Actor
- Music Department
A six-time Emmy Award winner, Kelsey Grammer was born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Sally (Cranmer), a singer, and Frank Allen Grammer, Jr., a musician and restaurateur, who were from the mainland. He was raised in New Jersey and Florida. Grammer was drawn to the works ofWilliam Shakespeareand spent two years at the prestigious Juilliard School. He then dove into the world of regional theater, eventually making the leap to Broadway with roles in "Macbeth" and "Othello." He joined the cast of the situation comedyCheers (1982)in 1984.
Grammer is the first actor in television history to receive multiple Emmy nominations for performing the same role on three series. He received two nominations for his original portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane onCheers (1982),another for his guest appearance in that role onWings (1990),and nine nominations (earning four awards) as Outstanding Actor for his work onFrasier (1993).Over the years, Dr. Frasier Crane has become one of television's most endearing and enduring characters. In addition to his Emmy Awards, Grammer has won two Golden Globe Awards, two American Comedy Awards and a People's Choice Award for his portrait. Grammer's distinctive voice has been heard in several hit animated features, including the voice of Stinky Pete in Disney's hitToy Story 2 (1999)and a role inAnastasia (1997).On television, he has also been seen in several mini-series and movies. In 1996, he hosted an hour-long salute toJack Bennyfor which he served as executive producer. He also starred in HBO's award-winning comedyThe Pentagon Wars (1998).Grammer's autobiography, "So Far," was published in fall 1995.
Grammer is the first actor in television history to receive multiple Emmy nominations for performing the same role on three series. He received two nominations for his original portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane onCheers (1982),another for his guest appearance in that role onWings (1990),and nine nominations (earning four awards) as Outstanding Actor for his work onFrasier (1993).Over the years, Dr. Frasier Crane has become one of television's most endearing and enduring characters. In addition to his Emmy Awards, Grammer has won two Golden Globe Awards, two American Comedy Awards and a People's Choice Award for his portrait. Grammer's distinctive voice has been heard in several hit animated features, including the voice of Stinky Pete in Disney's hitToy Story 2 (1999)and a role inAnastasia (1997).On television, he has also been seen in several mini-series and movies. In 1996, he hosted an hour-long salute toJack Bennyfor which he served as executive producer. He also starred in HBO's award-winning comedyThe Pentagon Wars (1998).Grammer's autobiography, "So Far," was published in fall 1995.
