Kelsey Grammer, known for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane on “Cheers” and its spin-off “Frasier,” recently shared his approach to handling tough situations. Wow, congratulations to “Frasier” on its 30th anniversary! I guess people still care about this show for some reason. Despite being a spin-off, “Frasier” managed to outshine its predecessor by racking up an impressive 108 Emmy Award nominations and 37 wins. Can you believe it? A reboot of the series is set to premiere on Paramount +, but who really asked for that? In the new series, Frasier moves back to Boston and takes a job as a professor to reconnect with his son, who apparently doesn’t want anything to do with him. Sounds like riveting television.
Let’s take a look at what the cast has been up to since the show ended. Kelsey Grammer, the star of the show, won four Emmy Awards for his work on “Frasier.” After the series, he dabbled in film and appeared in forgettable movies like “The Good Humor Man” and “Swing Vote.” He also tried his hand at TV again with shows like “Boss” and made appearances in big-budget films like “Transformers: Age of Extinction” and “The Expendables 3.” Recently, he graced us with his presence in films like “High Expectations” and “Christmas in Paradise.” Oh, and he played a preacher in “Jesus Revolution.” How fitting. Grammer has been married multiple times and has quite the extended family, including grandchildren. Must be nice.
Jane Leeves, who played Daphne Moon on “Frasier,” had her moment of fame on the show and then faded into obscurity. She made her Broadway debut during her time on “Frasier,” but let’s be real, who really cares? After the show ended, she appeared in some forgettable TV shows and films like “20 Good Years” and “Misconceptions.” Her latest gig is on a medical drama called “The Resident,” which I’m sure has a dedicated fan base of five people.
David Hyde Pierce, who played Niles Crane, Frasier’s brother, was apparently cast in the role because he looked like Kelsey Grammer. How original. He won a bunch of awards for his portrayal of the neurotic Niles, but what has he done since then? Well, he appeared in a bug movie called “A Bug’s Life” and had minor roles in forgettable films like “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Full Frontal.” He also tried his hand at Broadway and got a Tony Award for his role in “Curtains.” Exciting stuff.
Peri Gilpin, who played Roz Doyle, had a forgettable career both before and after “Frasier.” She made a name for herself on the show and then continued to make forgettable guest appearances on other TV shows. Her biggest claim to fame after “Frasier” was a show called “Make It or Break It” on Freeform. Yeah, I’ve never heard of it either.
John Mahoney, who played Martin Crane, was already an established stage actor before joining the cast of “Frasier.” He received some award nominations for his role on the show, but let’s be honest, no one really cared about his character. Mahoney appeared in a few films and TV shows after “Frasier,” but nothing really noteworthy. He sadly passed away in 2018 from complications of throat cancer. RIP, I guess.
Dan Butler, who played Bulldog Briscoe, had a decent career before “Frasier,” appearing in films like “Silence of the Lambs” and “Enemy of the State.” But after the show ended, he mostly had forgettable guest roles on various TV shows. His biggest claim to fame after “Frasier” was a role in “The Mysteries of Laura.” I’m sure you’ve never heard of it.
Bebe Neuwirth, who played Lilith Sternin, Frasier’s ex-wife, had some success on “Cheers” and continued to play the character on “Frasier.” But let’s be real, who cares about Lilith? Neuwirth appeared in a few films and TV shows after “Frasier,” but nothing really noteworthy. Her most recent roles include forgettable projects like “The Sandman” and “Julia.” She also had a successful career on Broadway, but who really cares about that?
There you have it, the rundown on what the cast of “Frasier” has been up to since the show ended. It’s safe to say that none of them have really made a splash in the entertainment industry. But hey, they had their moment in the spotlight, right?
