The Life Of The Party (Frasier)
The fifth season of ''Frasier'' originally aired from September 23, 1997 to May 19, 1998 on NBC. The fifth episode is the only episode of the series to have scenes filmed on location in Seattle. In 2009, TV Guide ranked "The Ski Lodge" episode #31 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes. Cast Main * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane * Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon * David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane * Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle * Dan Butler as Bulldog * John Mahoney as Martin Crane Special guest *Marsha Mason as Sherry * Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith *Sela Ward as Kelly Easterbrook *Patti LuPone as Zora Crane Recurring *Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton Guest *Lindsay Frost as Samantha *Conrad Janis as Albert *Harriet Sansom Harris as Bebe Glazer *Cynthia Lamontagne as Annie *James Gleason as Ed * Bill Campbell as Clint Webber *James Patrick Stuart as Guy *Lindsay Price as Sharon *Lisa Edelstein as Caitlin *Tom McGowan as Kenny *Claire Yarlett as Vicky *Lisa Waltz as Tricia *Patrick Kerr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kelsey Grammer
Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21, 1955) is an American actor and producer. He gained notoriety and acclaim for his role as psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcom '' Cheers'' (1984-1993) and its spin-off ''Frasier'' (1993-2004), for which he received four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. The role remains one of the longest running in television history. For his role as the corrupt Mayor in the political series ''Boss'' (2011-2012) he received a Golden Globe Award. In 2000 was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Grammer having trained as an actor at Juilliard and the Old Globe Theatre, made his professional acting debut as Lennox in the 1981 Broadway revival of '' Macbeth''. The following year he portrayed Cassio acting opposite Christopher Plummer and James Earl Jones in '' Othello''. In 1983, he acted alongside Mandy Patinkin in the original off-Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's musical '' Sunday in the Park with George ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lilith Sternin
Lilith Sternin (formerly Sternin-Crane) is a fictional character on the American television sitcoms ''Cheers'' and ''Frasier'', portrayed by Bebe Neuwirth. The character first appears as a date for Frasier Crane, though mutual hostility and discomfort causes the evening to end badly. Several months later, Lilith meets Frasier again and, with some help from Frasier's ex-fiancée, Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), they start a romantic relationship, eventually living together, marrying, and having a son, Frederick. In the final season of ''Cheers'', Lilith has an affair with another man and leaves Frasier. The affair later unravels and Lilith returns, seeking reconciliation with Frasier. Although ''Cheers'' ended ambiguously with regard to Frasier and Lilith's marriage, at the beginning of the spin-off series ''Frasier'', their divorce had been finalized, with Lilith gaining custody of Frederick and remaining in Boston while Frasier has moved back to his hometown of Seattle. Lilith o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Patrick Stuart
James Patrick Stuart is an American actor, currently portraying Valentin Cassadine on the daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'', for which he received three consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Early life Stuart was born to English parents Chad and Jill Stuart. His father was one-half of the 1960s British Invasion duo Chad & Jeremy; because of this, Stuart spent much of his childhood in recording studios. As a child actor, he went by the name Patrick Stuart, and starred in the 1980s TV series ''Galactica 1980'' as Doctor Zee. Career Stuart played Confederate Colonel Edward Porter Alexander in the 1993 film '' Gettysburg'' and its 2003 prequel '' Gods and Generals''. Between 1989 and 1992, he was the second actor (after Lonnie Quinn) to play Will Cortlandt on the daytime soap opera ''All My Children''. He is known mostly for his work on television, appearing in such shows as '' CSI'', ''Andy ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Billy Campbell
William Oliver Campbell (born July 7, 1959) is an American film and television actor. He first gained recognition for his recurring role as Luke Fuller in the TV series ''Dynasty''. Then he became known for playing Rick Sammler on '' Once and Again'', Det. Joey Indelli on '' Crime Story'', Jordan Collier on ''The 4400'', and Dr. Jon Fielding on the ''Tales of the City'' miniseries. His most notable films include ''The Rocketeer'', '' Bram Stoker's Dracula'' and ''Enough.'' He portrayed Darren Richmond on the AMC television series '' The Killing'', Dr. Alan Farragut in the SYFY series ''Helix'' and Det. John Cardinal on CTV's ''Cardinal''. Early life Campbell was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. He attended Fork Union Military Academy and Western Albemarle High School. His parents divorced when he was two years old. Career After an appearance in an episode of the hit 1980s sitcom ''Family Ties'', Campbell's first prominent role was that of Luke Fuller, Steven Carrington' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Gleason
James Austin Gleason (May 23, 1882 – April 12, 1959) was an American actor, playwright and screenwriter born in New York City. Gleason often portrayed "tough-talking, world-weary guys with a secret heart-of-gold." Life and career Gleason was born in New York City, the son of Mina (née Crolius) and William L. Gleason. Coming from theatrical stock, as a schoolboy he made stage appearances while on holiday. He began earning his living at the age of thirteen, being a messenger boy, printer's devil, assistant in an electrical store and a lift boy. He enlisted in the United States Army at age 16 and served three years in the Philippines. On discharge, he began his stage career, later taking it up professionally. He played in London for two years and following his return to the United States, he began in films by writing dialogue for comedies. He wrote a number of plays, several of which were performed on Broadway. He also acted on Broadway, including in a couple of his own play ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cynthia Lamontagne
Cynthia Ann LaMontagne (born February 15, 1966) is an American former actress who has appeared in numerous television shows and films. She is best known for her recurring role as "Big Rhonda" in the fourth season of ''That '70s Show''. Television * ''Eyes'' – Nicole Talbert (2007) * ''Criminal Minds'' – Becky the Reporter (uncredited) (2006) * ''Veronica Mars'' – Catherine Lenova/Yelena Sukarenko (2005; episode "Ruskie Business") * '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' – Lydia (2001—2002; 2 episodes) *''That '70s Show'' – Big Rhonda (2001–2002; 6 episodes) *''Frasier'' – Annie (1998-2001; episode “The Ski Lodge”) * '' Maybe This Time'' – Bethany (1995) *'' Dharma and Greg'' – Sarah Marsh (1999; episode “Looking for the Goodbars”) Filmography * ''Forgetting Sarah Marshall'' – Female Bartender (2008) * ''Would I Lie to You?'' – Serenity (2002) *'' American Virgin'' (2000) – Gloria *''Border to Border'' – The Other Woman (1998) *''My Engagement Party ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bebe Glazer
The main character of the American television sitcom ''Frasier'' is Frasier Crane. Other regular characters include: his father Martin, brother Niles, producer Roz Doyle, and his live-in caregiver Daphne Moon. Other minor characters made regular appearances. Main characters * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist. The character could be characterized as pedantic, finicky, scrupulous, and pontifical. Growing up with a cultured mother and "Average Joe" father, Frasier epitomises a synthesis of upper-class sophistication, yet is still capable of working-class enjoyments. After returning to Seattle, he begins embracing his more cultured background but developed a more snobbish and haughty self, possibly due to rekindling his relationship with his brother Niles Crane. Despite his pretentious demeanour, Frasier has a good heart and strong moral compass. * Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon (''later Crane''), a Mancunian physiotherapist and live-in housekeeper hired by Frasi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Harriet Sansom Harris
Harriet Sansom Harris (born January 8, 1955) is an American actress known for her theater performances and for her portrayals of Bebe Glazer on ''Frasier'' and Felicia Tilman on ''Desperate Housewives''. Harris won a Tony Award in 2002 as a Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in ''Thoroughly Modern Millie''. In addition to television and theater, she has made various film appearances, including '' Memento'', ''Addams Family Values'', ''Nurse Betty'' and ''Phantom Thread''. Early life Harris was born in Fort Worth, Texas, one of two daughters. On her mother's side, she is a descendant of one of the brothers of Marion Sansom, a 20th-century rancher and civic leader. Sansom Park is named after him. She began acting as a youngster, attending Arlington Heights High School. She attended Fort Worth Country Day School and graduated from there in 1973. At age 17, she was accepted at the Juilliard School's Drama Division (1973–77, ''Group 6'') where she earned a Bachelor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Conrad Janis
Conrad Janis (February 11, 1928 – March 1, 2022) was a jazz trombonist and actor who starred in film and television during the Golden Age Era in the 1950s and 1960s. He played the role of Mindy McConnell's father, Frederick, on television's ''Mork & Mindy''. Early life Janis was born in Manhattan on February 11, 1928. His father, Sidney, was an art dealer and writer; his mother, Harriet (Grossman), was also a writer. He had one brother, Carroll.Uhl, Jin. "For Conrad Janis, Acting and Jazz Share the Spotlight", ''The Mississippi Rag'', pp. 1-9, September 2002, Bloomington, MN. Janis successfully auditioned for a road company at the age of 13 and consequently spent the next two years with them. He also began doing radio voice work during this time. Career Film and television Janis secured a role in the play '' Dark of the Moon'' during its pre-Broadway run, in which he was spotted by a Hollywood talent scout. He stayed with the production when it ran in New York City, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lindsay Frost
Lindsay Elisabeth Frost (born June 4, 1962) is an American former actress. Early life Frost was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up elsewhere in Minnesota. She is the daughter of actor Warren Frost, and sister of writer/producer Mark Frost and writer Scott Frost. Career Frost played the role of Betsy Stewart Andropoulos on the daytime soap opera ''As the World Turns'' from 1984 to 1988. She also played Dr. Jessie Lane in the drama '' Birdland'', Sergeant Helen Sullivan in the crime drama ''High Incident'', Fay Pernovick in the drama ''Nightmare Cafe'', and Claire Stark in the crime drama ''Shark''.She appeared on ''Crossing Jordan'' in the recurring role of Maggie from 2001 to 2006. In recent years she also guest starred in a number of series including '' Lost'', '' Boston Legal'', ''Shark'', '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', '' CSI: Miami'', and ''Frasier''. She also appeared in the cult films ''Dead Heat'' (1988), as Randi James and '' The Ring'' (2002), as Ruth E ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gil Chesterton
The main character of the American television sitcom ''Frasier'' is Frasier Crane. Other regular characters include: his father Martin, brother Niles, producer Roz Doyle, and his live-in caregiver Daphne Moon. Other minor characters made regular appearances. Main characters * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist. The character could be characterized as pedantic, finicky, scrupulous, and pontifical. Growing up with a cultured mother and "Average Joe" father, Frasier epitomises a synthesis of upper-class sophistication, yet is still capable of working-class enjoyments. After returning to Seattle, he begins embracing his more cultured background but developed a more snobbish and haughty self, possibly due to rekindling his relationship with his brother Niles Crane. Despite his pretentious demeanour, Frasier has a good heart and strong moral compass. * Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon (''later Crane''), a Mancunian physiotherapist and live-in housekeeper hired by Frasi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Edward Hibbert
Edward Hibbert (born 9 September 1955) is an American-born British actor and literary agent. He played Gil Chesterton in the TV series ''Frasier''. He also voiced Zazu in both '' The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' and ''The Lion King 1½''. Early life Hibbert was born on Long Island, New York, the son of actor Geoffrey Hibbert. He has one sister. He was raised in England, where he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He returned to the US in the mid-1980s. Career Acting career Hibbert had a starring role as Faulconbridge in the BBC's production of ''The Life and Death of King John'', published in 1984. He has appeared on Broadway and in major regional theatre productions, worked in television as a series regular and guest star and also had roles in major films. In 1993 he won an Obie Award for his co-starring role of "Sterling" in Paul Rudnick's '' Jeffrey''. His "Frederick Fellows/Philip Brent" in the National Theatre revival of ''Noises Off'' (presented at the Brooks ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |