John Mahoney

Date of Birth: June 20, 1940

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: February 4, 2018

Biography

John Mahoney was an English-American actor, best known for his role as Martin Crane on the hit TV show “Frasier.” Born in Blackpool, England, Mahoney moved to the United States in his early twenties and eventually became a U.S. citizen. Before his acting career took off, Mahoney worked as an English teacher and editor. He was a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he honed his craft. Mahoney’s film credits include “Moonstruck,” “Eight Men Out,” and “Say Anything.” Despite his numerous roles in movies and on television, he remained deeply committed to the theater throughout his life. Mahoney passed away in 2018 at the age of 77.

5 Interesting Facts about John Mahoney

1. John Mahoney won a Tony Award in 1986 for his performance in “The House of Blue Leaves.”

2. He served in the U.S. Army and received his citizenship through this service.

3. Mahoney was a passionate supporter of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

4. He voiced characters in several animated films, including “Antz” and “The Iron Giant.”

5. Mahoney was originally a medical student before switching to English and later pursuing acting.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Mahoney

1. “The first time you face yourself and you realize that you’re capable of far more than you thought, that’s a very liberating experience.”

2. “I have this theory that if you forgive somebody, it doesn’t matter what they did—it’s over. There’s no such thing as forgiving and not forgetting.”

3. “I wasn’t going to be a teacher that long. I just didn’t have the patience for it.”

4. “I think the reason I never wanted to be a big movie star is because I would be playing parts that would not be as interesting as the characters I get to play in theater.”

5. “I really couldn’t have asked for a better life.”