Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer (born February 21, 1955, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) is an American actor, producer, and singer whose career spans prestige theatre, blockbuster film, and long-running television. He is also credited under names such as Allen Kelsey Grammer, Kilmer Ghoulsman, and Klarc Glamour.

Grammer became a pop-culture fixture as psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane, first on Cheers and then on Frasier, a role he reprised decades later—making it one of primetime’s most enduring character runs by a single live-action performer. His work has been widely honored, including multiple Emmy and Golden Globe wins, alongside Screen Actors Guild and Tony recognition.

Trained at Juilliard and the Old Globe, he built strong stage credentials with Broadway and major productions ranging from Shakespeare to celebrated musicals. On screen, he has balanced comedy and drama while continuing to produce, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile, actor’s actor.

His film and voice highlights include Down Periscope, Swing Vote (as President Andrew Boone), 15 Minutes, and animated favorites like Anastasia (voice of Vladimir) and Animal Farm (voice of Snowball), plus seasonal fare such as A Christmas Carol (Ebenezer Scrooge).