History of Kelsey Grammer in Timeline

Kelsey Grammer is a celebrated American actor and producer, best known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane across two hit sitcoms, Cheers and Frasier. His tenure in this role spans over two decades, making it one of the longest-running portrayals by a single actor in primetime television. Grammer's work has been widely recognized, earning him six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Tony Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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July 1, 1975: Murder of Karen Grammer

On July 1, 1975, Kelsey Grammer's younger sister, 18-year-old Karen Grammer, was raped and murdered. Grammer identified his sister's body and informed their mother. This event significantly impacted his life and contributed to his later substance abuse issues.

1982: Marriage to Doreen Alderman

In 1982, Kelsey Grammer married his first wife, Doreen Alderman, who was a dance instructor.

October 9, 1983: Birth of Spencer Grammer

On October 9, 1983, Kelsey Grammer's daughter, the actress Spencer Grammer, was born to him and his first wife, Doreen Alderman.

1988: Arrest for Cocaine Possession

In 1988, Kelsey Grammer was arrested for possession of one-quarter gram of cocaine after being pulled over in a traffic stop in North Hollywood, California.

1988: Drunk Driving and Cocaine Possession

In 1988, Kelsey Grammer was charged with drunk driving and cocaine possession and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

August 1990: Second Cocaine Possession Charge

In August 1990, Kelsey Grammer was charged again with cocaine possession and was sentenced to three years' probation, fined $500, and required to perform 300 hours of community service.

1990: Community Service for Parole Violation

In 1990, Kelsey Grammer served 10 days of community service after failing to comply with the requirements of his parole.

1990: Divorce from Doreen Alderman

In 1990, Kelsey Grammer's first marriage to Doreen Alderman ended, though they had been separated for the last six years of their marriage.

January 1991: Probation Violation

In January 1991, Kelsey Grammer was given an additional two years' probation for violating his original probation through additional cocaine use.

February 15, 1992: Birth of Kandace Greer Grammer

On February 15, 1992, Kelsey Grammer's daughter, Kandace Greer Grammer, was born to him and Barrie Buckner, a hair and makeup stylist. Kandace later became a cast member on MTV's show Awkward.

September 1992: Marriage to Leigh-Anne Csuhany

In September 1992, Kelsey Grammer married Leigh-Anne Csuhany. The marriage lasted one year.

December 1994: Engagement Announcement and Substance Abuse Revelation

In December 1994, Kelsey Grammer and Tammi Baliszewski appeared together on the cover of People magazine, announcing their engagement and Grammer's substance abuse problems.

1995: Accusation of Sex with Underage Babysitter

In 1995, Kelsey Grammer was accused of having sex with his child's underage babysitter. A grand jury chose not to indict the actor.

September 1996: Dodge Viper Crash and Betty Ford Center

In September 1996, Kelsey Grammer crashed his Dodge Viper sports car while intoxicated and subsequently checked into the Betty Ford Center for 30 days.

1996: Met Camille Donatacci

In 1996, Kelsey Grammer met Camille Donatacci on a blind date. They later married in August 1997.

1996: Defamation Lawsuit by Ex-Girlfriend

In 1996, Kelsey Grammer's ex-girlfriend, Cerlette Lamme, sued him for defamation of character and invasion of privacy over content he included in his autobiography So Far....

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August 1997: Marriage to Camille Donatacci

In August 1997, Kelsey Grammer married dancer and model Camille Donatacci, whom he met on a blind date in 1996.

1998: Lawsuit against Internet Entertainment Group (IEG)

In 1998, Kelsey Grammer filed a lawsuit against Internet Entertainment Group (IEG), claiming they had stolen a videotape of him in bed with a woman. IEG counter-sued Grammer, denying possession of the tape, and Grammer's suit was dropped.

1999: Directors Guild of America Award Nomination

In 1999, Kelsey Grammer received a nomination from the Directors Guild of America Award for directing the Frasier episode "Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz".

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February 2001: Malibu Home Featured in InStyle

In February 2001, one of Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci's homes in Malibu was featured in InStyle magazine.

May 22, 2001: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On May 22, 2001, Kelsey Grammer was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for television.

October 2001: Birth of Daughter Mason

In October 2001, Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci welcomed their daughter, Mason, who was born to a surrogate mother.

2001: Religious Beliefs

In 2001, Kelsey Grammer described himself as religious and believing in God, but said he does not adhere to any particular religion.

May 2004: Maui Home Featured in InStyle

In May 2004, one of Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci's homes in Maui was featured in InStyle magazine.

August 2004: Birth of Son Jude

In August 2004, Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci had their son, Jude, born to a surrogate mother.

April 2008: Long Island Home Featured in InStyle

In April 2008, one of Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci's homes in Long Island was featured in InStyle magazine.

May 31, 2008: Heart Attack in Hawaiʻi

On May 31, 2008, Kelsey Grammer had a heart attack while paddleboarding with his then-wife Camille in Hawaiʻi. His personal assistant, Scott MacLean, played a critical role in saving his life.

June 4, 2008: Discharge from Hospital

On June 4, 2008, Kelsey Grammer was discharged from the hospital after suffering a heart attack on May 31, 2008, and was said to be "resting comfortably" at his Hawaii residence.

2008: Endorsement of Rudy Giuliani

In 2008, Kelsey Grammer endorsed Rudy Giuliani in the presidential primary and later campaigned for John McCain in the general election.

July 1, 2010: Camille Files for Divorce

On July 1, 2010, it was announced that Camille Donatacci had filed for divorce from Kelsey Grammer.

August 12, 2010: Announcement of Fifth Child

On August 12, 2010, Kelsey Grammer announced that he was going to be a father to a fifth child with his girlfriend, Kayte Walsh.

December 2010: Engagement to Kayte Walsh

In December 2010, Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh announced their engagement.

2010: Tony Award Nomination

In 2010, Kelsey Grammer received his first Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in La Cage Aux Folles opposite Douglas Hodge.

2010: Described as 'pro-choice'

In 2010, a New York magazine profile described Kelsey Grammer as "pro-choice".

February 10, 2011: Divorce Finalized

On February 10, 2011, the divorce between Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci was finalized.

February 25, 2011: Marriage to Kayte Walsh

On February 25, 2011, Kelsey Grammer married Kayte Walsh at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, two weeks after the dissolution of his third marriage.

October 10, 2011: Birth of Grandson Emmett

On October 10, 2011, Kelsey Grammer became a grandfather with the birth of his grandson, Emmett, through his daughter Spencer Grammer.

2011: Criticism of Climate Meetings

In 2011, Kelsey Grammer criticized the 2011 climate meetings, expressing disbelief in the scientific consensus on climate change.

July 2012: Birth of Daughter

In July 2012, Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh welcomed a daughter.

2012: Endorsement of Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney

In 2012, Kelsey Grammer initially endorsed Michele Bachmann for the Republican nomination for president and later endorsed Mitt Romney after he won the nomination.

2012: Interview with Oprah Winfrey

In a 2012 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Kelsey Grammer expressed willingness to forgive his sister's murderers if they took responsibility for the crime. He also discussed his loss of faith following Karen's death.

July 2014: Birth of Son

In July 2014, Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh welcomed a son.

2014: Forgiveness at Parole Hearing

In 2014, Kelsey Grammer forgave Freddie Glenn, one of his sister's murderers, at a parole hearing after being convinced of Glenn's contrition. However, he refused to support Glenn's release.

March 2015: Finding Neverland on Broadway

In March 2015, Kelsey Grammer originated the roles of Charles Frohman and Captain Hook in the Broadway premiere of the musical Finding Neverland, continuing with these roles through June 2015.

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2015: Wearing Anti-Abortion Shirt

In 2015, Kelsey Grammer's wife posted an Instagram photo of him wearing a T-shirt from the anti-abortion group Abort73.

February 2016: West End Production of Big Fish

In February 2016, Kelsey Grammer appeared in the West End production of Big Fish.

November 2016: Birth of Another Son

In November 2016, Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh welcomed another son.

2016: Support for Ben Carson and Donald Trump

In 2016, Kelsey Grammer initially supported Ben Carson's candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, although later stating he would gladly vote for Republican candidate Donald Trump.

2016: Tony Award for The Color Purple

In 2016, Kelsey Grammer won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical as a producer for The Color Purple.

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2016: Admiration for Vladimir Putin

In a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Kelsey Grammer stated that the person he admired most was Vladimir Putin.

2018: Criticism of Climate Meetings

In 2018, Kelsey Grammer criticized the 2018 climate meetings, expressing disbelief in the scientific consensus on climate change.

2018: Starring Role in Netflix's Like Father

In 2018, Kelsey Grammer starred as Harry Hamilton in the Netflix film Like Father, alongside Kristen Bell.

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2019: Support for Brexit

In 2019, Kelsey Grammer issued a statement in support of Brexit.

2019: Starring roles in Man of La Mancha and Grand Isle

In 2019, Kelsey Grammer starred as Don Quixote in a production of Man of La Mancha at the London Coliseum. Also in 2019, he starred as a detective opposite Nicolas Cage in the film Grand Isle.

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