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A Hollywood icon, Kelsey Grammer has proved that he can do it all.
At 65, the actor has conquered acting in television, film, stage and animation, but he's also received credits for writing and directing -- all jobs that have cemented him in history forever.
Here's a look back at some of his biggest moments:
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"Cheers"
Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane and Ted Danson as Sam Malone in "Cheers." (Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty)
After a stint at Julliard, Grammer made a few appearances on Broadway, which eventually led him to roles on television.
His first credited role, according to IMDb, is an appearance in the television series "Ryan's Hope" in 1979.
Just a few years later, in 1984, Grammer appeared on "Cheers" after his longtime pal Mandy Patinkin passed his name along to casting directors, according to New York Magazine.
The role of Dr. Frasier Crane was originally supposed to be a guest spot, but he quickly became a fan favorite and series regular.
30 days in jail
Actor Kelsey Grammer, 1988. (Photo by Kypros/Getty Images)
In the late 1980s, Grammer was sentenced to 30 days in jail after failing to attend a court-ordered alcohol abuse program following a drunk driving incident, according to the Los Angeles Times.
He was released after just 14 days due to overcrowding.
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Grammer's drug and alcohol abuse continued for several years, but he has since reigned them in and has spoken openly about his past abuse.
"Frasier"
"Fraiser" cast (from left to right) Peri Gilpin, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, John Mahoney, and Kelsey Grammer as Doctor Frasier Crane. (Photo by David Rose/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Fans were sad to see "Cheers" go, but Grammer got his own spin-off in the form of "Frasier."
The show ran from 1993 (the year that "Cheers" ended) to 2004 and earned Grammer four Emmy Awards.
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His involvement with the show didn't end there, however, as he also directed 36 episodes of the series and performed the show's closing theme, "Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs."
"X-Men: The Last Stand"
Hugh Jackman (left) and Kelsey Grammer (right) in "X-Men: The Last Stand." (20th Century FOX)
In 2006, Grammer appeared in "X-Men: The Last Stand" as Hank McCoy, otherwise known as Beast.
Although this was his only major appearance in the franchise, he earned a Saturn Award nomination for his work.
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Grammer would once again play the character, albeit in a small, uncredited role, in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" in 2014.
Heart attack
Kelsey Grammer in 2008. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage via Getty)
In June 2008, Grammer suffered a near-fatal heart attack.
Grammer's spokesperson said the attack was mild, but the actor later told Entertainment Tonight that it was much more severe, according to Reuters.
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In quotes obtained by People, Grammer said that he believes stress from the cancelation of his show "Back To You" led to the attack.
"La Cage aux Folles"
Kelsey Grammer performs in the opening of "La Cage Aux Folles" on Broadway in 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Charles Eshelman/Getty Images)
In 2010, Grammer returned to Broadway to star in "La Cage aux Folles."
In the musical, Grammer starred as Georges, who -- along with his drag queen husband -- meets the conservative parents of their son's fiance.
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The role earned Grammer a Tony Award nomination.
Marriage
Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2020. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic via Getty)
Grammer has a storied romantic life.
He has been married four times, including once to"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Camille Meyer. He was also previously married to Doreen Alderman and Leigh-Anne Csuhany.
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He is currently married to Kayte Walsh, the daughter of retired soccer player Alan Walsh
The two share three of Grammer's seven children.
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