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 in both *Cheers* and the spin-off *Frasier*. His performance spanned over two decades, marking a significant milestone in television history. Grammer's talent has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including 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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Controversies & Scandals

July 1, 1975: Murder of Karen Grammer

On July 1, 1975, Kelsey Grammer's younger sister, Karen Grammer, was raped and murdered. Grammer identified his sister's body and informed their mother shortly after.

1982: Marriage to Doreen Alderman

In 1982, Kelsey Grammer married Doreen Alderman, a dance instructor.

October 9, 1983: Birth of Spencer Grammer

On October 9, 1983, Kelsey Grammer's daughter, Spencer Grammer, was born.

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 for driving with expired plates in North Hollywood, California.

1988: Arrest for 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: 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: Sentencing for Cocaine Possession

In 1990, Kelsey Grammer later served 10 days of community service after failing to comply with the requirements of his parole, and was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest, ordered to pay a $500 fine, underwent drug and alcohol abuse counseling, and performed 300 hours of community service for his 1988 cocaine possession case.

1990: Divorce from Doreen Alderman

In 1990, Kelsey Grammer's marriage to Doreen Alderman ended in divorce, after being separated for six years.

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 with Barrie Buckner.

September 1992: Marriage to Leigh-Anne Csuhany

In September 1992, Kelsey Grammer married Leigh-Anne Csuhany.

December 1994: Engagement Announcement in People Magazine

In December 1994, Kelsey Grammer and Tammi Baliszewski appeared 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: Car 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: Meeting Camille Donatacci

In 1996, Kelsey Grammer met dancer and model Camille Donatacci on a blind date.

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....

August 1997: Marriage to Camille Donatacci

In August 1997, Kelsey Grammer married dancer and model Camille Donatacci.

1998: Lawsuit Against Internet Entertainment Group

In 1998, Kelsey Grammer filed a lawsuit against Internet Entertainment Group (IEG), which Grammer claimed had stolen a videotape of him in bed with a woman from his home. IEG counter-sued Grammer, denying it was in possession of such a 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".

February 2001: Malibu Home Featured in InStyle

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

October 2001: Birth of Daughter Mason

In October 2001, Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci's daughter, Mason, was born to a surrogate mother.

2001: Religious Beliefs

In 2001, Kelsey Grammer described himself as religious and believed in God, but stated that 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, the one in Maui, was featured in InStyle magazine.

August 2004: Birth of Son Jude

In August 2004, Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci's son, Jude, was 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, the one 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.

June 4, 2008: Discharge from Hospital

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

2008: Endorsement of Rudy Giuliani

In the 2008 presidential primary, Kelsey Grammer endorsed Rudy Giuliani 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 expecting his 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: Pro-Choice Stance

A New York magazine profile published in 2010 described Kelsey Grammer as "pro-choice".

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.

February 10, 2011: Divorce from Camille Finalized

On February 10, 2011, Kelsey Grammer's divorce from 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 his divorce from Camille was finalized.

October 10, 2011: Birth of Grandson Emmett

On October 10, 2011, Kelsey Grammer's grandson, Emmett, was born through his daughter Spencer.

2011: Criticism of Climate Meetings

In 2011, Kelsey Grammer criticized the climate meetings.

July 2012: Birth of Daughter with Kayte Walsh

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

2012: Endorsement of Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney

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

2012: Oprah Winfrey Interview

In a 2012 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Kelsey Grammer said he would be willing to forgive the perpetrators of his sister's murder if they would take responsibility for the crime. He also expressed his loss of faith for several years after Karen's death.

July 2014: Birth of Son with Kayte Walsh

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

2014: Parole Hearing and Forgiveness

In 2014, Kelsey Grammer forgave Freddie Glenn, one of the perpetrators of his sister's murder, at a parole hearing after being convinced of Glenn's contrition, but refused to support his 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.

2015: Anti-Abortion T-Shirt Controversy

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

February 2016: West End Production of Big Fish

In February 2016, Kelsey Grammer made an appearance in the West End production of Big Fish.

November 2016: Birth of Son with Kayte Walsh

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, but later stated he would gladly vote for Republican candidate Donald Trump.

2016: Tony Award for The Color Purple

In 2016, Kelsey Grammer won a Tony Award as a producer of The Color Purple.

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 climate meetings.

2018: Like Father film

In 2018, Kelsey Grammer starred 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: Man of La Mancha and Film Roles

In 2019, Kelsey Grammer starred as Don Quixote in a production of Man of La Mancha at the London Coliseum. That same year he starred as Harry Hamilton in the Netflix film Like Father (2018), alongside Kristen Bell, and as a detective opposite Nicolas Cage in Grand Isle (2019).

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August 2021: No Longer Interested in Running for Office

In August 2021, Kelsey Grammer indicated that he was no longer interested in running for office in an interview with radio talk show host Frank Morano.

January 18, 2023: House Purchase in Portishead, Somerset

On January 18, 2023, it was reported that Kelsey Grammer had purchased a house in Portishead, Somerset, England, which is his wife's hometown.

December 2023: Support for Trump

In a December 2023 interview with BBC's Today, Kelsey Grammer confirmed he still supports Trump.

2023: Frasier Revival and The Marvels

In 2023, Kelsey Grammer reprised his role as Frasier Crane in the revival of Frasier on Paramount+. Grammer also reprised his role as Dr. Hank McCoy / Beast in The Marvels during a post-credits scene.

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May 2025: Support for Trump

In a May 2025 interview with '"The Times, Kelsey Grammer expressed support for Trump again.

2025: Avengers: Doomsday Announcement

In 2025, it was announced that Kelsey Grammer would reprise his role as Dr. Hank McCoy / Beast in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

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