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 Kelsey Grammer
Interview By: Stephen Snart
When Frasier Crane signed off the air for the final time on May 13th 2004, there was much speculation as to what Kelsey Grammer’s next move would be. After playing the memorable Frasier Crane for 9 years on Cheers (1984-1993) and a subsequent 11 years on its spin-off Frasier (1993-2004), Kelsey Grammer became emblematized in his role as the refined, radio psychiatrist. Few actors are given the opportunity to play the same role for twenty consecutive years and Grammer took great advantage of his blessing, creating an unforgettable icon of high-class situational comedy. So when Frasier crooned “Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs” for the supposed final time on May 13th, fans were left to wonder if they had really seen the last of the loveable Dr. Crane. Given his background in theater, it seemed logical that Grammer might settle down on the stage or else make another return to network television, be it in the form of Dr. Crane or otherwise. Instead, Grammer eschewed expectation and signed on to play a comic book character in the third installment of the X-Men series, X-Men: The Last Stand. “Certainly Beast doesn’t look like Frasier,” the actor states with a chuckle - a quality that makes this adventurous choice all the more inspired. Grammer recounts the general perception of his decision, “People were surprised and yet after a moment thought… perfect!” He continues with modest reservation, “Now, I don’t know what they’re going to think after the film but I hope it’s somewhere along those lines.” If pre-release buzz is any indication, Grammer has nothing to be worried about. Although remarkably different on the surface, the character of Beast/Dr. Hank McCoy is somewhat akin to Dr. Crane on the inside. “He’s obviously a thinker and Beast has made his choice as a man or a mutant to lead with his head,” explains Grammer. Beast, a former member of the X-Men, left the team in the pursuit of politics, becoming an official for the Department of Mutant Affairs. As stated, Beast is primarily a thinker, but it cannot be ignored that he also possesses a physical strength of considerable power. Never one to use his power recklessly, Beast is a calculating presence and that’s what Grammer loves about him the most, “Slow to action, severe in its application.” Saddled with the application of a mane of fur and a healthy coating of blue paint every day, the make-up process was both a source of desperation and inspiration for Grammer. “It does become daunting. There are moments of great despair about getting in the car and getting picked up and going to that place where they put that crap on you again. It’s usually pretty early depending on the call. It’s a very challenging thing to do - physically and emotionally, there’s a kind of thing that happens where you do get depressed about it.” At the same time, the resilient actor acknowledges the benefit of ... |
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