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John Mahoney

American actor
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cast of Frasier The cast of Frasier celebrating the show's final episode; (from left to right) Peri Gilpin, Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, and John Mahoney, 2004.

John Mahoney was an American actor best known for his role as Martin Crane, the father of the titular character, in the popular television sitcom Frasier. The show, which aired from 1993 to 2004, was a spin-off of Cheers and centered on Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who moves to Seattle and hosts a radio advice show. Mahoney's character, Martin, was a retired police officer whose pragmatic, working-class perspective often clashed with his sons' more elitist sensibilities, providing a rich source of comedic tension. He was a beloved figure in television for his portrayal of the warm-hearted, down-to-earth father.1

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