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Kelsey Grammer Celebrates 40 Years of Playing Dr. Frasier Crane

Kelsey Grammer has made television history with his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane, a character he first brought to life on the hit sitcom Cheers 40 years ago. The refined yet often self-sabotaging psychologist quickly became a fan favorite and continued to charm audiences as the lead character in the spinoff series Frasier.

In 1994, Grammer’s outstanding performance as Frasier Crane earned him his first Emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. The show followed Frasier’s return to his hometown of Seattle, where he hosted a call-in radio show and navigated the complexities of family life with his ex-cop dad, Martin, and neurotic brother, Niles.

Frasier ran until 2004, with Grammer receiving four Emmys and 14 acting nominations for his role. Now, the actor is back in the Paramount+ revival of Frasier, where the character finds himself in Boston teaching at Harvard and struggling to connect with his firefighter son, Freddy.

Despite playing Dr. Frasier Crane for four decades, Grammer shows no signs of slowing down. He recently shared with The Hollywood Reporter that the character continues to evolve, with new challenges and growth opportunities. As he reflects on the journey of portraying this beloved character, Grammer remains grateful for the opportunity to bring Dr. Crane to life in new and exciting ways.

Fans of the iconic character can look forward to seeing more of Kelsey Grammer’s portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane as the revival series continues to explore new storylines and adventures. Subscribe to The Hollywood Reporter magazine for more exclusive insights into the world of television and entertainment.