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Kelsey Grammer: Biography

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Birth Name: Allen Kelsey Grammer
Birth Place: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/21/1955, Pisces
Profession: Actor; producer; director

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Kelsey Grammer Fast Facts:

Played the role of Sweeney Todd on stage in Los Angeles in 1999 opposite friend Christine Baranski of Cybil fame.
In 2000, played the title character in Macbeth on Broadway. The production was panned and closed after only 12 performances.
Was cast as Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers after John Lithgow, the producers' first choice, became unavailable.
Played Crane for 20 years, matching the record run of James Arness as Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke.
Is the only actor to be nominated for Emmys playing the same character on three different shows: Cheers, Wings and Frasier.
Provided the voice of Sideshow Bob in guest appearances on The Simpsons.

Kelsey Grammer Relationships:
Allen Grammer - Father
Betty Grammer - Stepsister
Billy Grammer - Stepbrother
Camille Donatacci - Wife
Doreen Alderman - Ex-wife
Evangeline Cranmer - Grandmother
Gordon Cranmer - Grandfather
Greer Kandace Grammer - Daughter
John Grammer - Stepbrother
Jude Gordon Grammer - Son
Karen Grammer - Sister
Leigh-Anne Csuhany - Ex-wife
Mason Olivia Grammer - Daughter
Sally Grammer - Mother
Spencer Grammer - Daughter
Stephen Grammer - Stepbrother
Kelsey Grammer Awards:
1988 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Winner
1994 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
2002 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2002 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2004 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
College:
Attended the Juilliard School, New York, NY