The actor best known for “Frasier,” Kelsey Grammer, disclosed to the BBC that he still backs Donald Trump. The interview appears to have ended as a result of this statement. The 68-year-old Grammer starred in the “Frasier” spinoff for 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004 after playing Dr. Frasier Crane in “Cheers” from 1984 to 1993.
He returned to the role in the October premiere of the new Paramount+ series “Frasier,” which took place nearly two decades later.
In a recent interview, Grammer discussed politics with BBC’s Justin Webb, and Webb asked about his position on Trump. Grammer reiterated his backing for Trump and said he would rather not discuss the matter further.
Justin Webb shares Kelsey Grammer was open to talking about his endorsement of Donald Trump
Webb disclosed to his audience that Kelsey Grammer was open to talking about his endorsement of Donald Trump in the interview. Webb did point out that Grammer’s exploration of this subject had not been well received by the “Paramount+ PR people.”
Webb stressed that Grammer was willing to go into further detail about why he was backing Trump, particularly with the election coming up.
It was mentioned that when contacted for comment on the BBC interview, Paramount+ representatives did not respond right away. It was reported that most of the talk covered different facets of Grammer’s life, from the revival of “Frasier” to narrating the terrible death of his younger sister.
Grammer revealed to the BBC that he grieved a lot and that this might have impeded his personal development.
Who is Kelsey Grammer?
The role of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane, played by American actor Kelsey Grammer on the sitcom Cheers from 1984 to 1993 and its spin-off Frasier from 1993 to 2004 and again in 2023, made him a household name.
One of the longest runs by a single live-action actor in television history, this extended run lasted almost 20 years. A number of honors have been bestowed upon Grammer, including a Tony Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and six Emmy Awards.
He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000.
Grammer received formal training at Juilliard and the Old Globe Theatre before embarking on his acting career. He made his professional debut in the Broadway production of Macbeth in 1981, where he played Lennox.
He acted with Christopher Plummer and James Earl Jones in Othello the following year, playing the part of Cassio. Alongside Mandy Patinkin, Grammer made an appearance in the 1983 run of Stephen Sondheim’s original off-Broadway production of Sunday in the Park with George.
He has starred in leading parts in My Fair Lady and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street throughout his career.
As Dr. Hank McCoy/Beast in superhero films such as X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and The Marvels (2023), Kelsey Grammer is well-known in the film industry.
Notable appearances in films like Down Periscope (1996), The Pentagon Wars (1998), and Swing Vote (2008) are also included in his filmography. Additionally, he has made a lasting impression in animation, having provided voices for characters in Anastasia (1997), Toy Story 2 (1999), and The Simpsons’ well-known portrayal of Sideshow Bob.
He has also made guest appearances in well-known sitcoms, such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Modern Family, and 30 Rock.
Grammer won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama after receiving praise for his portrayal of the dishonest mayor in the political series Boss (2011–2012).
Grammer returned to Broadway in 2010 as a cast member of La Cage aux Folles, a musical revival. For his outstanding performance, he was nominated for a Tony Award in the category of Best Leading Actor in a Musical. Grammer won a Tony Award in 2016 for his work as a producer on the Best Musical revival of The Color Purple.
In 2019, he continued to have success on stage when he joined the London Coliseum’s Man of La Mancha production as Don Quixote. Considered by many to be among the best actors of his generation, Grammer’s versatility comes through in his many stage and film roles.
