Allen Kelsey Grammer [1] born February 21, is an American actor, comedian, singer, producer, director, writer and activist, best known for his two-decade-long portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. He is also known for his performance in the political drama series Boss for which he won a Golden Globe Award , and the period drama series The Last Tycoon. Throughout his career in television Grammer has won five Primetime Emmy Awards , three Golden Globe Awards , one Daytime Emmy Award and one Tony Award ; additionally, he has also worked as a television producer, director, and writer. Grammer's personal life has been surrounded by family tragedies. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandparents in New Jersey. He made his Broadway debut in as "Lennox" in Macbeth , taking the lead role when Philip Anglim withdrew after receiving negative reviews. In , Grammer again played Macbeth on Broadway, in a production that closed after only 10 days. Grammer was described by critics as "equally fine", "delivering an assured and charming leading turn". In March , Grammer originated the roles of Charles Frohman and Captain Hook in the Broadway premiere of the musical Finding Neverland continuing with the roles through June 28,


Kelsey Grammer’s siblings also met tragic ends

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This relaxed, instantly likable man has been among the most recognizable figures in America since his phenomenal two decades playing the endearingly know-all shrink Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers and Frasier. Even his voice—as Sideshow Bob, on The Simpsons —is celebrated. He knows the Nobu menu well. And then an order of scallop tiradito, and four pieces of sea-urchin sashimi. How about a rock-shrimp tempura? That will do it. And a tuna-sashimi salad. Thanks, man.
Kelsey Grammer , born February 21, , St. Thomas, U. Virgin Islands , American actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of the pompous, acerbic , but somehow lovable psychiatrist Dr.