Kelsey Grammer

A six-time Emmy Award winner, 'Kelsey Grammer' (qv) was born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Sally (Cranmer), a singer, and Frank Allen Grammer, Jr., a musician and restaurateur. He was raised in New Jersey and Florida. Grammer was drawn to the works of 'William Shakespeare' (qv) and spent two years at the prestigious Juilliard School. He then dove into the world of regional theater, eventually making the leap to Broadway with roles in "Macbeth" and "Othello". He joined the cast of the situation comedy _Cheers (1982)_ (qv) in 1984.Grammer is the first actor in television history to receive multiple Emmy nominations for performing the same role on three series. He received two nominations for his original portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane on _Cheers (1982)_ (qv), another for his guest appearance in that role on _Wings (1990)_ (qv), and nine nominations (earning four awards) as Outstanding Actor for his work on _Frasier (1993)_ (qv). Over the years, Dr. Frasier Crane has become one of television's most endearing and enduring characters. In addition to his Emmy 'Awards' (qv), Grammer has won two Golden Globe 'Awards' (qv), two American Comedy 'Awards' (qv) and a People's Choice Award for his portrait. Grammer's distinctive voice has been heard in several hit animated features, including the voice of Stinky Pete in Disney's hit _Toy Story 2 (1999)_ (qv) and a role in _Anastasia (1997)_ (qv). On television, he has also been seen in several mini-series and movies. In 1996, he hosted an hour-long salute to 'Jack Benny' (qv) for which he served as executive producer. He also starred in HBO's award-winning comedy _The Pentagon Wars (1998)_ (qv).Grammer's autobiography, "So Far", was published in fall 1995.::Catherine Grace