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I Hate Frasier Crane (Frasier Episode)
The first season of the American television sitcom ''Frasier'' aired on NBC from September 16, 1993 to May 19, 1994. The opening title card was blue. 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 Special guest * Amanda Donohoe as Catherine * John Glover as Ned Miller * Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith * Mako as Sam Tanaka Special appearance by * Dr. Joyce Brothers as herself Recurring * Dan Butler as Bulldog Guest * Kathleen Noone as Aunt Patrice * Harriet Sansom Harris as Bebe Glazer * Claire Stansfield as Kristina * Patrick Kerr as Noel Shempsky * Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton 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 ... Episodes Awards and nomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelsey Grammer
Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21, 1955) is an American actor and producer. He gained fame for his role as the psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcom ''Cheers'' (1984–1993) and its spin-off ''Frasier'' (1993–2004, and again Frasier (2023 TV series), from 2023 to 2024). At more than 20 years on-air, this is one of the longest-running roles played by a single live-action actor in primetime television history. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Kelsey Grammer, numerous accolades including a total of six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Tony Award. Grammer, having trained as an actor at Juilliard School, Juilliard and the Old Globe Theatre, made his professional acting debut as Macbeth#Characters, Lennox in the 1981 Broadway (theatre), Broadway revival of ''Macbeth''. The following year, he portrayed Michael Cassio, Cassio acting opposite Christopher Plummer and James Earl Jones in ''Othello''. In mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mako Iwamatsu
was a Japanese-American actor, credited mononymously in almost all of his acting roles as simply Mako (マコ), pronounced "MAH-ko". His career in film, on television, and on stage spanned five decades and 165 productions. He was an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee. Born and raised in Kobe, Mako moved to the United States after the Second World War, where his dissident parents had moved to escape political persecution. After serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he trained in acting at the Pasadena Playhouse and later co-founded the East West Players. His role as Po-Han (his second credited role on film) in the 1966 film '' The Sand Pebbles'' saw him nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other various roles included Kichijiro in the 1971 film adaptation of ''Silence'', Oomiak "The Fearless One" in '' The Island at the Top of the World'' (1974), Akiro the Wizard in ''Conan the Barbarian'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Angell
David Lawrence Angell (April 10, 1946 – September 11, 2001) was an American screenwriter and television producer, known for his work in sitcoms. He won multiple Emmy Awards as a ''Cheers'' writer and as the creator and executive producer of the sitcoms '' Wings'' and '' Frasier'' with Peter Casey and David Lee. Heading home from their vacation on Cape Cod, Angell and his wife, Lynn, were killed aboard American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to hit the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks. Early life Angell was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Henry and Mae (née Cooney) Angell. He received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Providence College. He married Lynn Edwards on August 14, 1971. Soon after Angell entered the U.S. Army upon graduation and served at the Pentagon until 1972. He then moved to Boston and worked as a methods analyst at an engineering company and later at an insurance firm in Rhode Island. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Burrows
James Burrows (born December 30, 1940), sometimes known as Jim "Jimmy" Burrows, is an American television director. He has received numerous accolades including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards. He was honored with the Directors Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 and NBC special ''Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows'' in 2016. Burrows started his career with ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' in 1974.Stated in interview on '' Inside the Actors Studio'' Burrows has directed over 50 television pilots and co-created the television series ''Cheers'' (1982–1993). He has also formed 3 Sisters Entertainment, a joint venture with NBC. He is known for directing numerous episodes of comedy shows such as '' The Bob Newhart Show'', '' Taxi'', '' Frasier'', ''Friends'', '' Will & Grace'', and '' 3rd Rock from the Sun''. He executive produced the Emmy Award-winning ABC specials '' Live in Front of a Studio Audience'' including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Son (Frasier)
"The Good Son" is the pilot episode of the television sitcom ''Frasier''. It aired on September 16, 1993, on NBC. It introduces the primary characters and settings, and distances itself from its parent series ''Cheers''. The final draft of the script was published on April 29, 1993. Excerpts from the show were promoted as the series finale of ''Cheers'' aired on May 20, 1993. This episode set up a number of recurring gags for the series, such as Martin's Lazyboy recliner and the unseen character of Maris Crane, Niles' wife. Plot Six months after the conclusion of ''Cheers'', Dr. Frasier Crane is divorced from Lilith Sternin and has moved back to his hometown of Seattle, Washington, looking for a fresh start. Since the move, Frasier has been hosting a talk-radio show on KACL 780 AM Talk Radio as an on-air psychiatrist, alongside producer Roz Doyle. Frasier is approached by his brother, Niles, who informs him that their father, Martin, a retired police officer injured in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Chesterton
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 Mancu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Hibbert
Edward Hibbert (born September 9, 1955) is an American-born British actor and literary agent. He played Gil Chesterton in the TV series ''Frasier'', later reprising the role in 2024. He also voiced Zazu in several instalments in ''The Lion King'' franchise, replacing Rowan Atkinson who voiced Zazu in the first movie. Early life Hibbert was born on Long Island, New York, the son of English actor Geoffrey Hibbert. He has one sister. He was raised in England, where he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He returned to the US in the mid-1980s. Career Acting career Hibbert had a starring role as Faulconbridge in the BBC's production of '' The Life and Death of King John'', published in 1984. He has appeared on Broadway and in major regional theatre productions, worked in television as a series regular and guest star and also had roles in major films. In 1993 he won an Obie Award for his co-starring role of "Sterling" in Paul Rudnick's '' Jeffrey''. His "Frederick Fellows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noel Shempsky
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 Mancu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Kerr
Patrick Kerr (born January 23, 1956) is an American actor, currently recurring as small town grocer "Mr. Johnson" on Apple TV's "The Big Door Prize" starring Chris O'Dowd. Career Previously, he is best known for his recurring role as Noel Shempsky on ''Frasier''. He previously recurred as "Michael" on ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' as a blind pianist and acquaintance of Larry, and on Lifetime's "Oh Baby", starring Cynthia Stevenson and Jessica Walter. His many other television appearances include among others, Friends, Seinfeld, Will and Grace, E.R., ''Law & Order'', ''The Drew Carey Show'', ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', and the ''Friends'' spin-off ''Joey''. He also appeared in the Disney Channel's series ''Jessie'' as "Clement Brulee". On Broadway he appeared as "Bennett" in a revival of Tom Stoppard's "Travesties" directed by Patrick Marber. Other Broadway appearances include a revival of Terrence McNally's "The Ritz" directed by Joe Mantello and "You Can't Take It with You" starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claire Stansfield
Claire Stansfield (born 27 August 1964) is a British-Canadian actress, director, fashion designer, and former model who is best known for her recurring role as Alti in several episodes of the television series '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' and guest-starring roles on ''Cybill'', ''Frasier'', and ''The X-Files''. Life and career Stansfield was born in London, England to an English father and German mother. She was brought up for most of her youth in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and despite having a British passport she considers herself a Canadian. As a teen she worked as a model in Canada and the UK before turning to acting. She studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London before moving to Hollywood. In the early 1980s, she dated and was engaged to Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran. Besides her role as Alti in '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', Stansfield's other roles include Sid in two episodes of the cult TV series ''Twin Peaks,'' one episode of ''Frasier'' as Kristina, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bebe Glazer
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 Mancu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harriet Sansom Harris
Harriet Sansom Harris (born January 8, 1955) is an American actress known for her theater performances and for her portrayals of Bebe Glazer on ''Frasier'' and Felicia Tilman on ''Desperate Housewives''. Harris won a Tony Award in 2002 as a Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in '' Thoroughly Modern Millie''. In addition to television and theater, she has made various film appearances, including '' Memento'', '' Addams Family Values'', '' Nurse Betty'', and '' Phantom Thread''. Early life Harris was born in Fort Worth, Texas, one of three children. On her mother's side, she is a descendant of one of the brothers of Marion Sansom, a 20th-century rancher and civic leader. Sansom Park is named after him. She began acting as a youngster, attending Arlington Heights High School. She attended Fort Worth Country Day School and graduated from there in 1973. At age 17, she was accepted at the Juilliard School's Drama Division (1973–77, ''Group 6'') where she earned a Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
