Kelsey Grammer shared his most starstruck moment of meeting Gregory Peck in an airport lounge in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Despite being inspired by Peck, Grammer found that he couldn’t escape running into the iconic actor whenever he traveled. Grammer also revealed that he was influenced by other legendary actors such as John Wayne, Anthony Hopkins, and Clint Eastwood, who inspired him throughout his career. His new docudrama, George: Rise of a Revolutionary, is available to stream on FOX Nation.
In a list of 25 personal facts about himself, Grammer shared that he has learned he is not as weird as his character Dr. Frasier Crane, his first car was a Corvair van that he bought for $100, and he can stand on his head as a secret talent. He also mentioned that his proudest career moment was winning a Golden Globe for Boss, and he keeps all his awards on a shelf in his office. His favorite movie is The Searchers, and he mentioned that he admires Ann-Margret as his celebrity crush growing up.
Grammer recalled his first job digging ditches at the age of 14 and his fondest childhood memory of his grandfather carrying him to bed. He shared his favorite scene from Cheers involving his character Frasier being arrested at a hockey game. Grammer’s favorite way to spend the weekend involves laying around, and he decompresses after a long day with a martini or beer, time with his kids, and watching a movie. He enjoys cooking escargot and playing the app Word Cookies in his free time.
As for his hobbies, Grammer collects books with his favorite being A Passage to India by E.M. Forster. He finds that any song by James Taylor brings back fond memories, and he has a few plays and films on his bucket list that he hopes to do to entertain and make people laugh and cry. His favorite vacation spot is St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Overall, Kelsey Grammer’s personal facts reveal a multifaceted individual with a range of interests and experiences that have shaped his career and personal life.
