Kelsey Grammer

Date of Birth: February 21, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Kelsey Grammer is an American actor, producer, director, and writer best known for his two-decade portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcoms “Cheers” and “Frasier.” Born Allen Kelsey Grammer on February 21, 1955, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, he was raised in New Jersey and Florida. Grammer’s early life was marked by personal tragedies, including the murder of his father and the violent deaths of his sister and half-brothers. Despite these challenges, he pursued acting, studying at the Juilliard School. Grammer’s breakthrough came with his role on “Cheers” in 1984, which led to the spin-off “Frasier,” running from 1993 to 2004. The role earned him multiple awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes. Beyond television, Grammer has appeared in films, such as “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” and has voiced characters in animated series like “The Simpsons.” Grammer has also had a successful career in theater, receiving a Tony Award for his performance in “La Cage aux Folles.” He has been involved in behind-the-scenes work as well, producing series such as “Girlfriends” and “Medium.” Despite struggles with substance abuse and legal issues, Grammer has maintained a prominent place in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Kelsey Grammer

1. Kelsey Grammer is the only actor to receive an Emmy nomination for playing the same character on three different shows: “Cheers,” “Frasier,” and a guest appearance on “Wings.”

2. He has been married four times and has seven children.

3. Grammer is a trained classical actor who studied at the Juilliard School.

4. He survived a car crash and a shark attack, among other life-threatening incidents.

5. Grammer voiced Sideshow Bob on “The Simpsons,” a character who became one of the show’s most iconic villains.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kelsey Grammer

1. “Life is supposed to get tough.”

2. “The best is what you can do now.”

3. “Applause is the most powerful thing… people talk about the sound of it, but what I hear is glee.”

4. “The great thing about acting is you have to find truth, even if you have to imagine it.”

5. “I’m an actor who believes we all have tricks up our sleeves.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Kelsey Grammer’s net worth was estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Kelsey Grammer has seven children: 1. Spencer Grammer (born October 9, 1983) with first wife Doreen Alderman. 2. Greer Grammer (born February 15, 1992) with ex-girlfriend Barrie Buckner. 3. Mason Olivia Grammer (born October 24, 2001) with third wife Camille Donatacci. 4. Jude Gordon Grammer (born August 28, 2004) with Camille Donatacci. 5. Faith Evangeline Elisa Grammer (born July 13, 2012) with current wife Kayte Walsh. 6. Kelsey Gabriel Elias Grammer (born July 22, 2014) with Kayte Walsh. 7. Auden James Ellis Grammer (born November 14, 2016) with Kayte Walsh.