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Frasier (season 8)
The eighth season of the American television sitcom ''Frasier'' aired on NBC from October 24, 2000 to May 22, 2001. The opening title card was changed to light green. Cast Main * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane * Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon * David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane * Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle * John Mahoney as Martin Crane Recurring * Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton * Patrick Kerr as Noel Shempsky * Tom McGowan as Kenny Daly Special guest Special appearance by * John Glenn as himself (Episode: "Docu.Drama") Guest * Tushka Bergen as Miranda * Trevor Einhorn as Frederick Crane * Patrick Macnee as Cecil Hedley * Charlotte Ross as Monica * Illeana Douglas as Kenny's Wife * Barbara Babcock as Penelope Janvier * John Michael Higgins as William * Jennifer Coolidge as Frederica * Brian Klugman as Kirby Gardner * Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith Sternin Lilith Sternin (formerly Sternin-Crane), Doctor of Medicine, M.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D., Doctor of Education, Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Daly
The main character of the American television sitcom ''Frasier'' (1993–2004) and the 2023 revival ''Frasier'' is Frasier Crane. Other regular characters include: his father Martin, his brother Niles, producer Roz Doyle, and his father's live-in caregiver Daphne Moon. Other minor characters made regular appearances. Main characters * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, is a pedantic, finicky, scrupulous, and pontifical radio psychiatrist. Growing up with a cultured mother and "Average Joe" father, Frasier is the epitome of upper-class sophistication, yet is still capable of working-class enjoyments. After returning to Seattle from Boston, he begins to embrace his more cultured background but develops a more snobbish and haughty self. It is likely that his reconnection with his brother Niles Crane plays a role in this change. Despite his pretentious demeanour, Frasier has a good heart and strong moral compass. * Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon (''later Daphne Crane''), is a Mancun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Auberjonois
René Marie Murat Auberjonois ( ; June 1, 1940 – December 8, 2019) was an American actor and voice actor, known for playing Odo on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1993–1999) and Clayton Endicott III on '' Benson'' (1980–1986). He first achieved fame as a stage actor, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 1970 for his portrayal of Sebastian Baye opposite Katharine Hepburn in the André Previn- Alan Jay Lerner musical '' Coco''. He went on to earn three more Tony nominations for performances in Neil Simon's '' The Good Doctor'' (1973), Roger Miller's '' Big River'' (1985), and Cy Coleman's '' City of Angels'' (1989); he won a Drama Desk Award for ''Big River''. A screen actor with more than 200 credits, Auberjonois was most famous for portraying characters in the main casts of several long-running television series, including Clayton Endicott III on '' Benson'' (1980–1986), for which he was an Emmy Award nominee; and Paul Lewiston on '' Bosto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bess Armstrong
Elizabeth Key "Bess" Armstrong (born December 11, 1953) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films '' The Four Seasons'' (1981), '' High Road to China'' (1983), ''Jaws 3-D'' (1983), and ''Nothing in Common'' (1986). Armstrong also starred in the ABC drama series ''My So-Called Life'' and had lead roles in a number of made-for-television films. Early life Elizabeth Key Armstrong was born on December 11, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Louise Allen (née Parlange), who taught at Bryn Mawr, and Alexander Armstrong, an English teacher at the Gilman School. Her grandfather was Alexander Armstrong, Attorney General of Maryland. She graduated from Brown University with a BA degree in 1975. Career Armstrong's professional acting career began in 1975 with the Off-Off Broadway debut, ''Harmony House''. Then, in 1977, Armstrong made her television debut as Julia Peters on the CBS sitcom, '' On Our Own''. In 1978 Armstrong starred opposite Richard Thoma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Coles
Kimberly Coles (born January 11, 1962) is an American actress, comedian and game show host. Coles is known for her roles as an original cast member on the variety show ''In Living Color'' (1990–1991) and as Synclaire James-Jones on the sitcom ''Living Single'' (1993–1998), which both aired on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox. She was the host of BET's game show ''Pay It Off'' in 2009. Early life Coles was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Her father was an Episcopal priest. and was the first black Dean of the Pratt Institute. She attended a private Lutheran school and was quiet and studious until high school, when her sense of humor emerged. She graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1980. In 1984 Coles was first runner-up among 45 contestants in the first Big Beautiful Woman Fashion and Beauty Pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Atlantic City, sponsored by ''Big Beautiful Woman Magazine''. That development led to a change in plans for Coles, who was in college and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Cole
Gary Michael Cole (born September 20, 1956) is an American actor. He began his professional acting career on stage at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1985. His breakout role was playing Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian in the NBC series '' Midnight Caller'' (1988–1991). Further prominent television roles include Sheriff Lucas Buck in '' American Gothic'' (1995–1996), Vice President Bob Russell in '' The West Wing'' (2003–2006), Kurt McVeigh in both '' The Good Wife'' (2010–2016) and '' The Good Fight'' (2017–2022), Kent Davison in '' Veep'' (2013–2019), and Special Agent Alden Parker in '' NCIS'' (2021–present). A prolific voice actor, Cole's voice roles include Harvey Birdman in '' Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'' (2000–2007, 2018), Principal Shepherd in ''Family Guy'' (2000–present), Dr. James Possible in ''Kim Possible'' (2002–2007), Mayor Fred Jones Sr. in ''Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated'' (2010–2013) and Sergeant Bosco in ''Bob's Burgers'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teri Polo
Theresa Elizabeth Polo (born June 1, 1969) is an American actress. She starred as Pamela Martha Focker (née Byrnes) in the ''Meet the Parents'' trilogy, Helen Santos in ''The West Wing'', and played the role of police officer Stef Adams Foster in the Freeform series '' The Fosters'' (2013–2018) and its spinoff '' Good Trouble'' (2019–2024). Early life Polo was born on June 1, 1969, in Dover, Delaware to Jane (née Gentry), a homemaker, and Vincent Polo, a stereo systems designer. She is of Italian, English, and German descent. She studied ballet for 13 years beginning at age six. By age 13, she was attending New York's School of American Ballet. After winning a modeling contest, she moved to New York City at age 17 to pursue an acting career. Career Polo's acting debut, in 1987, was in the role of Kristin Larsen on the ABC daytime soap opera '' Loving''. The following year, she earned a role in primetime on the short-lived CBS series '' TV 101''. She also starred in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Garber
Victor Garber, (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian stage and film actor and singer. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Garber originated roles in the Broadway productions of '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'' in 1979 (as Anthony Hope), '' Noises Off'' in 1983 (as Garry LeJuene), '' Lend Me a Tenor'' in 1989 (as Max), '' Arcadia'' in 1995 (as Bernard Nightingale), and ''Art'' in 1998 (as Serge). He's received four Tony Award nominations for his performances in the play '' Deathtrap'' in 1978 (as Clifford Anderson), the Neil Simon musical '' Little Me'' in 1982 (as The Men in Belle's Life), ''Lend Me a Tenor'' in 1989, and the musical comedy revival of ''Damn Yankees'' in 1994 (as Applegate). He created the role of John Wilkes Booth in the original cast of the 1990 Off-Broadway run of ''Assassins''. In 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Tudyk
Alan Wray Tudyk ( ; born March 16, 1971) is an American actor. His film work includes roles in '' 28 Days'' (2000), '' A Knight's Tale'' (2001), '' Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'' (2004), voice and motion capture for Sonny in '' I, Robot'' (2004), and '' 3:10 to Yuma'' (2007). He starred in the black comedy horror film '' Tucker & Dale vs. Evil'' (2010). Tudyk has also appeared in the films '' Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' (2011), '' 42'' (2013), '' Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' (2015) and '' Trumbo'' (2015). He has voiced characters in most Walt Disney Animation Studios films since 2012. Tudyk's television roles include Wash on the space Western drama series ''Firefly'' (2002–2003). The show ran for one season and developed a cult following after the series aired. He reprised the role in the 2005 continuation film '' Serenity'' expanding on the events of the final episode of the series. His other roles include the 2007 English black comedy film '' Death at a Funeral' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia (, ; born 31 January 1959) is an Australian actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen he has received several accolades including three AACTA Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. For his starring role as Jack Malone on the American television crime drama series '' Without a Trace'' (2002–09), he received a Golden Globe Award in 2004. For his role as Simon Moon on the NBC sitcom '' Frasier'' (2000–04) he won the Primetime Emmy Award. On stage, he starred in the 1997 Broadway revival of the Arthur Miller play '' A View from the Bridge'' for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He has won three AACTA Awards, Best Actor in a Leading Role for ''Lantana'' (2001) and '' Balibo'' (2009), and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for '' Nitram'' (2021). He also acted in '' Betsy's Wedding'' (1990), '' Mixed Nuts'' (1994), ''Empire Records'' (1995), '' Sweet and Lowdown'' (1999), '' Autumn in New York'' (2000), '' Road to Perditio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Smart
Jean Elizabeth Smart (born September 13, 1951) is an American actress. Jean Smart filmography, Her work includes both comedy and drama, and List of awards and nominations received by Jean Smart, her accolades include six Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, with nominations for a Grammy Award and a Tony Award. Smart first gained prominence for her leading role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS Television Network, CBS sitcom ''Designing Women'', in which she starred from 1986 to 1991. She went on to win six Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles as Minor characters on Frasier#Lana Gardner, Lana Gardner in the NBC series ''Frasier'' (2000–01), Regina Newley in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''Samantha Who?'' (2007–09), and Deborah Vance in the Max (streaming service), HBO Max comedy series ''Hacks (TV series), Hacks'' (2021–present). She was Emmy-nominated for her roles in ''The District (TV series), The District'' (2000–04), ''24 (TV seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Adams (actress, Born 1965)
Jane Adams (born April 1, 1965) is an American actress and screenwriter. Known for her work in independent cinema, her acting credits include '' Light Sleeper'' (1992), ''Happiness'' (1998), '' Mumford'' (1999), '' Songcatcher'' (2000), '' The Anniversary Party'' (2001), ''Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'' (2004), '' Little Children'' (2006), '' All the Light in the Sky'' (2012), and '' She Dies Tomorrow'' (2020). On television, she appeared in the recurring role of Dr. Mel Karnofsky on the NBC sitcom ''Frasier'' (1999–2000) and co-starred as Nikki Katz on HBO's drama series '' The Idol'' (2023). For her role as Tanya Skagl on HBO's '' Hung'' (2009–2011) she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award. She was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – in 2021 and 2022 – for portraying Nina Daniels on the HBO series '' Hacks'' (2021). Adams made her Broadway debut in the original production of Paul Rudnick's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
