Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

American actor (born 1955)
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Kelsey Grammer Actor - Born February 21, 1955 in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Birth Name Allen Kelsey Grammer

Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)

Mini Bio (1) 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. He was raised in New Jersey and Florida. Grammer was drawn to the works of William Shakespeare and 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 comedy Cheers (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 on Cheers (1982), another for his guest appearance in that role on Wings (1990), and nine nominations (earning four awards) as Outstanding Actor for his work on Frasier (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 hit Toy Story 2 (1999) and a role in Anastasia (1997). On television, he has also been seen in several mini-series and movies. In 1996, he hosted an hour-long salute to Jack Benny for which he served as executive producer. He also starred in HBO's award-winning comedy The Pentagon Wars (1998).

Grammer's autobiography, "So Far", was published in fall 1995.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Catherine Grace

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Kayte Grammer (25 February 2011 - present) 3 children F1. Faith Evangeline Elisa Grammer (13 July 2012) M2. Miscarriage of Twin , M3. Kelsey Gabriel Elias Grammer (22 July 2014) M4. Auden James Ellis Grammer (14 November 2016)

Camille Grammer (2 August 1997 - 10 February 2011) divorced 2 children F1. (Surrogate) Mason Olivia Grammer (24 October 2001) M2. (Surrogate) Jude Gordon Grammer (28 August 2004)

Leigh-Anne Csuhany (11 September 1992 - 1993) divorced

Doreen Alderman (30 May 1982 - 1990) divorced 1 child F1. Spencer Karen Grammer (9 October 1983)

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Barrie Buckner Relationship 1 child F1. Greer Grammer (15 February 1992)

Trade Mark (2) 1. Frequently portrays pompous, pretentious characters 2. Deep, baritone, smooth voice

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Kelsey Grammer was born on Monday, 21 February 1955 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. His full name at birth was Allen Kelsey Grammer. He is best known as an actor. Grammer's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Kelsey attended high school at Pine Crest Preparatory School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1973). For university, he studied at Juilliard School (two years). He is considered to be politically right leaning and is affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). He is 6' 1" (185 cm) tall with an average build. He has blue eyes and light brown hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $60,000,000 US dollars. Kelsey Grammer is 69 years old and his zodiac star sign is Pisces.

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Allen Kelsey Grammer
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Claim to fame
Dr Frasier Crane in Cheers and Frasier, Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy/The Beast in "X-men: The Last Stand".
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21 February 1955
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St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
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6' 1" (185 cm)
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$60,000,000 USD
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Pine Crest Preparatory School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1973)
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Juilliard School (two years)
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Partner: Kayte Grammer (Married) 3 children
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Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh
Life is supposed to get tough.
  • His daughter, Spencer Grammer, was on the "One Hugs, The Other Doesn't" episode of "Cheers" (1982).
  • On the Fox News debate show "Hannity & Colmes" (1996), he said that he would like to run for public office someday, perhaps U.S. Senator from California.
  • As the character "Sideshow Bob", he provided the first-ever guest voice on "The Simpsons" (1989).
  • When series production of "Frasier" (1993) ended, Kelsey Grammer tied the record for longest role (Frasier Crane) portrayed by at single actor on prime-time television ("Cheers" (1982) and "Frasier" (1993)), at 20 years (1984-2004) Grammer is tied with James Arness for "Marshall Matt Dillon" on "Gunsmoke" (1955) (1955-1975).
  • Son, Jude Gordon Grammer (b. 28 August 2004) in Sacramento, California, via surrogate birth.

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