Frasier Crane

Dr Frasier Winslow Crane is a fictional character played by Kelsey Grammer in the sitcoms Cheers and Frasier.

Personality

One episode said that Frasier was born in 1952, while in another his birthday was said to be the same as one of Queen Elizabeth's children (none of whom were born in 1952).

Related Topics:
1952 - Queen Elizabeth

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It was revealed on Cheers that Frasier married at a young age to Nannett Gooseman, and they then divorced after nine months. Nannett later became a well known children's singer.

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Dr. Crane is very passionate about psychiatry. A staunch Freudian, he strongly believes that "there are no accidents" and that every action carries with it a meaningful and unconscious subtext. He is a big fan of analyzing dreams as well.

Related Topics:
Psychiatry - Freudian - Dream

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Crane is well-to-do, with expensive tastes and a snobbish, uptight demeanor. His large ego and Harvard education make him extremely confident in the advice he gives on his radio show.

Related Topics:
Ego - Harvard

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In his private life, he meddles in others' relationships, much to the chagrin of his family and friends. Though he can often be overbearing and annoying, Dr. Crane's pompous bearing hides an inner desire to please everyone around him.

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As a child he was frequently an outcast, so his adult life has been marked by a strong desire to be included and loved by everyone. In spite of this, Crane's personal life has been quite unstable, leading some to argue he does not always practice what he preaches.

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Frasier is known for speaking several different languages, including French, German, and Spanish.

Related Topics:
French - German - Spanish

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