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Who are the actors in Frasier?

Dr. Frasier Crane: Jane Leeves ... Daphne Moon: David Hyde Pierce ... Dr. Niles Crane: Peri Gilpin ... Roz Doyle: John Mahoney ... Martin Crane: Saul Rubinek ... Donny Douglas: Teri Polo ... Abby …

Who does Frasier marry in cheers?

Nov 25, 1997 · When Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) begins dating a well-known tough-as-nails attorney (guest star Lindsay Frost, 'High Incident'), who has a reputation for dating some of the world's most famous men, he becomes a bit intimidated by her larger-than-life ways.

Does Frasier hire a lawyer?

Feb 18, 1999 · To Tell the Truth: Directed by David Lee. With Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin. Niles is persuaded to get a new lawyer, Donny Douglas, for his divorce proceedings, but Frasier's compulsive honesty may present a problem.

Does Dr Frasier fall in love with his brother?

Mar 31, 1994 · Fortysomething: Directed by Rick Beren. With Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin. Frasier becomes suddenly aware of his age, and so is not sure how to react when a young woman asks him out.

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Who played Frasier's love interest?

Later, he falls in love with Charlotte Connor (Laura Linney), but the romance turns out to be short-lived when she moves to Chicago. In the 2004 two-part series finale, "Goodnight, Seattle", Frasier is offered a job as the host of his own television talk show, located in San Francisco and has decided to accept the job.

Who played Frasier's girlfriend Julia?

Felicity HuffmanFrasier (TV Series 1993–2004) - Felicity Huffman as Julia Wilcox - IMDb.

Who plays Donny on Frasier?

Saul RubinekDonny Douglas is a recurring character on NBC series Frasier. He is portrayed by Saul Rubinek.

Who played Catherine on Frasier?

Amanda Donohoe"Frasier" Call Me Irresponsible (TV Episode 1993) - Amanda Donohoe as Catherine - IMDb.

Who played daphnes mum in Frasier?

Gertrude Moon is a recurring character on Frasier, portrayed by Millicent Martin.

Who played Bonnie Weems on Frasier?

Kathryn DanielleBonnie Weems is a character on Frasier, portrayed by Kathryn Danielle.

How much is Kelsey worth?

As of 2022, Kelsey Grammer's net worth is estimated to be $80 million. Allen Kelsey Grammer is an American comedian and actor from Charlotte, Amalie. Grammer is mostly known for his performances on the NBC sitcoms 'Frasier' and 'Cheers'....Net Worth:$80 MillionSource of Wealth:Professional ActorLast Updated:20213 more rows•Apr 2, 2022

How do Niles and Daphne get together?

At some point in Season 10, she becomes a U.S. citizen (her lack of citizenship having set up some humorous situations in earlier seasons). In the first episode of Season 10, Daphne and Niles marry in a small, private ceremony in Reno, Nevada.

Who played Mr Bernstein on Schitt's Creek?

Saul Hersh RubinekSaul Hersh Rubinek (born July 2, 1948) is a German-born Canadian actor, director, producer, and playwright.

Who turned down the part of Daphne in Frasier?

It came down to Lisa Kudrow and Peri Gilpin, with latter ultimately winning the role at the 11th hour.Aug 18, 2020

How old is Kelsey?

67 years (February 21, 1955)Kelsey Grammer / Age

Did the cast of Frasier get along?

'Frasier' reunion in April 2020 “The best moments, and I hang on to them,” Grammer shared, “they are fresh always still, there has been a moment when I fell in love with all of you. Specific to each of you.” Grammer affection for his co-stars clearly remains, where the entire cast remains close.Jan 19, 2021

Who played the character in Frasier?

Frasier starred Kelsey Grammer as the eponymous character, as well as Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin, and John Mahoney . The show was critically acclaimed, with the show itself and the cast winning thirty-seven Primetime Emmy Awards, a record at the time for a scripted series.

Who plays Frasier's brother in the show?

Frasier frequently spends time with his younger brother Niles (Pierce), a fellow psychiatrist. Niles becomes attracted to Daphne and eventually marries her. Frasier hosts The Dr. Frasier Crane Show, a call-in psychiatry show on talk radio station KACL.

How long did Frasier Crane play?

The main cast remained unchanged for all 11 years. When the series ended in 2004, Grammer had portrayed the character of Frasier Crane for a total of 20 years, including his nine seasons on Cheers plus a one time performance as the character on the series Wings which earned Grammer an Emmy nomination; at the time, he tied James Arness ' portrayal of Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke for the longest-running character on primetime television. The record has since been surpassed in animation by the voice cast of The Simpsons, and in live action by Richard Belzer 's portrayal of John Munch and Mariska Hargitay 's portrayal of Olivia Benson (both on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, among several other series). Grammer was briefly the highest-paid television actor in the United States for his portrayal of Frasier, while Jane Leeves was the highest-paid British actress.

What does Niles do?

Like Frasier, Niles also prefers arts, music, and intellectual pursuits to activities like sports, though he excels in squash and croquet. Niles is severely mysophobic, given to wiping his hands after human contact and wiping down chairs in public places before sitting on them.

What episode of Frasier does Cliff Clavin play in?

In the ninth-season episode of Frasier, "Cheerful Goodbyes" in 2002, Frasier returns to Boston to give a speech and Niles, Daphne, and Martin come along to see the city. Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin (played by John Ratzenberger) at the airport and learns that Cliff is retiring and moving to Florida.

How many seasons of Frasier are there?

Frasier ( / ˈfreɪʒər /) is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons, premiering on September 16, 1993, and concluding on May 13, 2004.

When did Grammer not receive an Emmy nomination for Frasier?

The first year Grammer did not receive an Emmy nomination for Frasier was in 2003 for the 10th season. However, Pierce was nominated every year of the show's run, breaking the record for nominations in his category, with his eighth nomination in 2001; he was nominated a further three times after this.

Who plays Claire in Frasier?

Claire ( Patricia Clarkson) is a friend of Frasier's old date / high school prom queen. She appears in season 8. Although his family and friends think she is perfect for him, Frasier's fear of abandonment prompts him to break up with her, leading to a serious evaluation of all his past relationships.

Who are the main characters in Frasier?

Besides the main characters Frasier Crane, his father Martin and brother Niles, Daphne Moon, Roz Doyle, and a few others, there were several minor characters who regularly appeared on the American television sitcom Frasier .

What episode does Hester appear in?

Hester appears in a dream sequence (experienced by Frasier in episode "Don Juan In Hell") and in 8 mm cine transferred to video (in the seventh-season episode " Momma Mia " where Rita Wilson also plays Mia Preston who is the spitting image of Hester).

What is Frasier's father's name?

He is a pedantic, finicky, overscrupulous, and sometimes pontifical man. Growing up with a cultured mother and "Average Joe" father, Frasier epitomises a synthesis of upper-class sophistication, yet is still capable of working-class enjoyments.

What episode does Eddie eat Frasier's meals?

Eddie is known for responding to Martin and Daphne with human-like understanding, but often seems to taunt Frasier. In one episode, " Three Dates and a Breakup ", Eddie eats the meals Frasier prepared for his dates as if he, Eddie, knew that Frasier's dates would not be staying for dinner.

Who is Niles Crane's wife?

Maris Crane is Niles Crane's wife for much of the series. She is unseen on camera, but often the subject of plotlines and jokes. Her maiden name was never revealed on the series. Maris is immensely wealthy, much wealthier than Niles, as well as spoiled, dominating, and neurotic. Many of the characters pointedly dislike her (to Niles' consternation), with Frasier contributing in the show's first episode, "Maris is like the sun ... except without the warmth". In a further humorous vein, David Hyde Pierce passively describes Maris during a Montreal comedy performance (which he performs in-character) as "...a wife who's like a refugee from Taming of the Shrew ..."

Who are the Crane family?

The following are significant members of the Crane family excluding Frasier, Martin, Niles, and Daphne Crane. Although most of the series revolves around Frasier Crane and his immediate family, occasionally members of Frasier's extended family appear. These are listed below.

Storyline

When Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) begins dating a well-known tough-as-nails attorney (guest star Lindsay Frost, 'High Incident'), who has a reputation for dating some of the world's most famous men, he becomes a bit intimidated by her larger-than-life ways.

Did you know

Per the title, the original Broadway production of "My Fair Lady" opened at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York on March 15, 1956, and ran for 2,717 performances, which was, at the time, the longest run a Broadway show had ever had. The original production is still the eighteenth-longest-running production in Broadway history.

Storyline

Niles's divorce proceedings continue to go badly; the lawyers representing his wife, Maris, have motioned to postpone the trial date for eight months in order to drain money from him with Niles's lawyers more than happy to allow this since it means more cash for them.

Did you know

This episode marks the first appearance of Donny Douglas, played by Saul Rubinek.

Storyline

Frasier becomes suddenly aware of his age, and so is not sure how to react when a young woman asks him out.

Did you know

The caller Rachel is voiced by Reba McEntire who calls in to discuss being married to a widower who insists on keeping his late wife's ashes on a shelf in their bedroom.

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Overview

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Psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Grammer) returns to his hometown of Seattle, Washington, following the end of his marriage and life in Boston (as seen in Cheers). His plans for a new life as a single man are challenged. Adding to this, he is obliged to take in his father, Martin (Mahoney), a retired Seattle Police Departm…
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Characters

  • Main
    1. Play media Grammer, Hyde Pierce and Mahoney in character in an advertisement for US Treasury bondsKelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist. He is a fussy, uptight, cultured, and sometimes, arrogant person. Having grown up with an educated mother and an "av…
  • Recurring
    1. Dan Butler as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe (seasons 4–6; recurring season 1; special appearance seasons 2–3; special guest seasons 7 & 9–11), is the womanizing, misogynistichost of "Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe and the Gonzo Sports Show,” which follows Frasier's time slot at KACL. 2. Mars…
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Production

  • Creation
    During the eighth season of Cheers, Grammer made a deal with former Cheers producers David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee (who were moving on to produce Wings) that they would do a new series together once Cheers ended.Once it became clear during the 10th season that the 11…
  • Casting
    Martin Crane was based on creator Casey's father, who spent 34 years with the San Francisco Police Department. The creators suggested to NBC that they would like to cast someone like Mahoney, to which NBC told them if they could get Mahoney, they could hire him without auditio…
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Relationship to Cheers

  • With the exception of Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), all the surviving main regular cast members of Cheers made appearances on Frasier. Lilith Sternin (Bebe Neuwirth) was the only one to become a recurring character, appearing in a total of twelve episodes. In the eighth-season Cheers episode "Two Girls for Every Boyd", Frasier tells Sam Malone (played by Ted Danson) that his father, a res…
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Reception

  • Critical reaction
    Frasier is one of the most critically acclaimed comedy series of all time and one of the most successful spin-off series in television history.Critics and commentators have broadly held the show in high regard. Caroline Frost said that the series overall showed a high level of wit, but not…
  • Awards
    The series won a total of 37 Primetime Emmy Awards during its 11-year run, breaking the record long held by CBS' The Mary Tyler Moore Show (29). It held the record until 2016 when Game of Thrones won 38. Grammer and Pierce each won four, including one each for the fifth and eleven…
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Merchandising

  • Home media
    Paramount Home Entertainment and (from 2006 onward) CBS DVD have released all 11 seasons of Frasieron DVD in Region 1, 2 and 4. A 44-disc package containing the entire 11 seasons has also been released. On April 7, 2015, CBS DVD released Frasier: The Complete Serieson DVD in …
  • Books
    Several books about Frasierhave been released, including:
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Further Reading

  1. Graham, Jefferson (1996). Frasier. New York: Simon & Schuster Ltd. ISBN 0-671-00368-2.
  2. Gitlin, Martin (2014). The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press. pp. 58–67. ISBN 9780810887244.
  3. Darowski, Joseph J.; Darowski, Kate (2017). Frasier: A Cultural History. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442277960.
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External Links

  1. Frasier at IMDb
  2. Frasier at epguides.com
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Main Characters

  1. Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist. He is a pedantic, finicky, overscrupulous, and sometimes pontifical man. Growing up with a cultured mother and "Average Joe" father, Frasier e...
  2. Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon (later Crane), a Mancunianphysiotherapist and live-in housekeeper hired by Frasier to help Martin with his physiotherapy. Daphne's eccentric, worki…
  1. Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist. He is a pedantic, finicky, overscrupulous, and sometimes pontifical man. Growing up with a cultured mother and "Average Joe" father, Frasier e...
  2. Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon (later Crane), a Mancunianphysiotherapist and live-in housekeeper hired by Frasier to help Martin with his physiotherapy. Daphne's eccentric, working-class background and...
  3. David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane, Frasier's younger brother, a psychiatrist in private practice. Fastidious, fussy, and far snobbier than Frasier, Niles' pedantic, neurotic qualities provide a foil...
  4. Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle, the producer of Frasier's radio show. Originating from Bloomer, Wisc…

Crane Men Love Interests

  • As many of the plots on Frasiersurround the romantic entanglements of the Crane men, several women have significant minor roles in the series. The more significant of these are listed below, excluding Daphne Moon:
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Crane Family Members

  • The following are significant members of the Crane family excluding Frasier, Martin, Niles, and Daphne Crane. Although most of the series revolves around Frasier Crane and his immediate family, occasionally members of Frasier's extended family appear. These are listed below.
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Kacl Staff and Professionals

  • This section outlines the various people with whom Frasier works with at KACL780 AM (the radio station from which Frasier's show is broadcast).
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Moon Family Members

  • This section discusses the more significant members of Daphne Moon's working-class family, who hail from Manchester, United Kingdom. Many of the actors who play Moon family members do not have specifically Mancunian English accents: Anthony LaPaglia and Richard E. Grant, who portray two of Daphne's brothers, were not even born in the United Kingdom (LaPaglia is Australi…
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Doyle Family Members

  • Alice Doyle
    Alice May Doyle (played by Ashley Thomas, 2002–2004) is the daughter of Roz Doyle. She first appears as a newborn in the fifth-season episode "Life of the Party", and by the end of the series has become a child of six. In season 6, Alice is played by Shannon Curran on episode 19 “IQ.” He…
  • Denise Dawson
    Denise Dawson née Doyle (played by Suzanne Cryer) is Roz's older sister. Denise appears twice, first in "The Guilt Trippers", where Roz bemoans Denise's perfect life with her handsome husband Craig. However, there are evident cracks in the relationship, and when she next appears in "Sea …
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Niles and Maris' Household Staff

  • This section discusses the significant members of Maris and Niles' household staff who are mentioned on the show. Of these, Marta is significant as the only member of the household staff to have both a recurring role in the series complete with dialogue.
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Characters from Cheers

  • These are Frasier's old friends from Boston that guest star in certain episodes, influencing the episode's outcome (in addition to frequent guests Lilith and Frederick). The only surviving series regular from Cheers that never appeared on the show was Kirstie Alley, who played Rebecca Howefrom 1987–1993 (seasons 6–11).
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Other Characters

  • Bebe Glazer
    Bebe Glazer (Harriet Sansom Harris) is Frasier's agent over the course of most of the series, described by Niles as "Lady Macbeth without the sincerity" and said to have "morals that would raise eyebrows in the court of Caligula". An intensely manipulative and seductive woman, with n…
  • Donny Douglas
    Donald Ronald "Donny" Douglas (Saul Rubinek) is Niles' divorce lawyer and, for a period, Daphne's boyfriend and fiancé. Despite Niles's intense crush on Daphne, it is he who first introduces the two; they meet during Niles' divorce proceedings, while Donny, who is representing Niles against …
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Dr. Frasier Crane Show Callers

  • Voices for callers who phone in to the Dr. Frasier Crane Showwere provided, in many cases, by famous actors and other personalities. Very often, they would literally call in to the studio to record their parts, without having to appear in person. Since these voices were added in post-production, callers' lines were spoken during live studio filming by crewpersons or other actors—…
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