I knew I had to do some thing [sic] with my life. There the actor John Mahoney, as Frasier's cantankerous but charming father, Martin Crane, injected a crucial contrasting dimension into a programme lauded for its witty dialogue. "I took about ten different characters. Mahoney was a featured ensemble cast member in The Birthday Party, playing in Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre from January 24 to April 28, 2013. Sadly, Gratton died in 2011 at age 71, with his obituary noting that he'd be remembered for "his sense of humor, both whimsical and pointed, his love of military history, and his life-long dedication to the art and craft of acting. ", When TimeOutasked the actor about his romantic lifeor lack-thereofin 2008, Mahoney answered with a laugh. They were all such great actors. Wouldn't discuss it, because I was afraid it would lead to an argument." "I thought of him more as an actor." However, despite his prima donna behavior behind the scenes, Eddie always remained a favorite cast member for Frasier fans; even appearing on magazine covers during the show's successful run on NBC. I'm not a nonconformist. Like his dad, Enzo lived until age 16, dyingin 2010. He came to the United States at the age of 19 and studied at Quincy University in Illinois. His parents' marriage was not happy. GETTY Frasier: John Mahoney has died, it's been revealed today Mahoney hated him Grammer told TV Guide that Eddie - the Jack Russell dog - was recast during the show's run. Other notable roles include a multi-episode arc on "The Sopranos.". Even on camera working together. . Only a few days into production on Frasier, the role of Roz was suddenly recast from Friends' Lisa Kudrow to Gilpin. Eddie was played by Moose, reported "Today," a Jack Russell terrier who passed away at the ripe old age of 16 in 2006. He was with him in just about every episode and I find it difficult to think that John disliked the pooch! I certainly am not interested in doing another series. I love you, and thank you.". The combination of that training led to a decent job as the editor of The Journal for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, which led him to his beloved Chicago, but also left him wanting more. 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His high-profile turn as the Miami mob boss deposed by Al Pacino's Tony Montana in 1983's "Scarface" led to further big-screen work, including such films as "Prizzi's Honor,""Jagged Edge," and "Big,"in which he shone as the toy impresario who hires Tom Hanks' boy-in-a-man's-body character and dances with Hanks on giant piano keys in the movie's most famous scene. Mahoney died in a Chicago hospice on February 4, 2018, [15] due to complications from throat cancer, originally diagnosed in 2014. First Name. He was 77 years old. Tear up pictures of my loved ones. "Because my brothers and sisters all have great marriages. I have had 4 in my life. It was just processing what gay means, if anything," Butler explained. In addition to "Frasier,"LaMotta had racked up an extensive list of screen credits spanning several decades, ranging from "Dark Shadows"to "Baretta"to "Barney Miller"to "ALF,"in which he played the lovable alien's nosy neighbor. She has an odd, hard-to-place accent that is decidedly American today. Mahoney was so deeply affected by his parents' terrible marriage that he never settled down himself. Mahoney said he was happier spending his free time dining out, going to the movies, fishing, and playing cards. Although he dreamed of being a musician, after high school, Eddie decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a police officer. They would not speak to each other for long periods of timeand when they did, it often led to heated arguments. With 37 Emmy awards, the series held therecord for most Emmy wins by a scripted seriesuntil HBO'sGame of Thronestook the crown in 2016. British-born actor John Mahoney, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 77, was best known for his Emmy-nominated role as Martin Crane on Frasier, but what few fans may have realized is that the. He was 77. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. One "Frasier" fan favorite feature was the show's cavalcade of guest stars not the ones who appeared onscreen, mind you, but the celebrities who called in to Frasier Crane's radio showin search of Frasier's help with their always-absurd psychological problems. In 2009, Glenn was up for parolewhich Grammer successfully opposed. His fur had turned snow white and he was almost completely deaf, but his trainer carried him out on-stage after the final episode was recorded, so that he could take his bows with the rest of the cast. "My dad would come home from work, and he wouldn't even say hello to my motherit just never occurred to himand he'd take off his coat and go into the parlor, and he'd start playing Schumann. Kick me. They protested that families should adopt mixed breed shelter dogs who need homes instead of buying dalmatians.who tend to be high-strung, are actually quite high on the list of biting dogs, and don't do so well with little kids. The son of a bitch always bites me." I can walk to all sorts of good places where the waiters and waitresses don't want me to read their screenplays.". "Mahoney hated him," Grammer. He is most remembered for Frasier. Veteran stage actor and sitcom star John Mahoney passed away on February 4, 2018. Another member of the station's on-air team was Tooty the Story Lady, played by Marsha Kramer, host of "Storytime Theater." They had a daughter, Mason Olivia, and a son, Jude Gordon, before Camille filed for divorce after 13 years, citing"irreconcilable differences.". Nor do I ever look to be. "I get bored out of my mind in L.A. "I promise you, in honor of my family, the Alzheimer's Association, my grandfather, and my dad, I will be grateful for this honor, I will remember this night as long as memory serves.". Bill Gratton played one such pal, Leo, who initially appeared in the second season, featured in the episode"Duke's, We Hardly Knew Ye." "We were taught not to say anything shaming or embarrassing, just to sort of state the facts. WhenFrasierended, the actor left Hollywood to pursue a quieter work life. As he toldThe View(viaUs Weekly)in 2009, "Brian and I always kept a low profile. It's every actor's dream. He speculated to The Guardian that this was likely on account of observing his parents' dismal marriage, which mostly consisted of them either ignoring each other or getting into "big, pretty terrible arguments." Charles John Mahoney was born in Blackpool, England on June 20, 1940,[1] the seventh of eight children. He was the largest puppy in the litter. [12][13], Dissatisfied with his career, Mahoney took acting classes at St. Nicholas Theatre, which inspired him to resign from his day job and pursue acting full-time. He continued to workmainly in the city's famous Steppenwolf Theatre. We read years later that people on the show didn't like Eddie (or his offspring, apparently) and it 100% made sense to us. When Frasier is set to receive a lifetime achievement award, he takes offense at theseemingly innocuous note of congratulations sent by his one-time mentor. We didn't hide our lives. I always wondered if it was Moose or Enzo who bit Mahoney. As a result, none of Mahoney's "several long term relationships" ever panned out, although he did point out that all of his siblings managed to have healthy relationships. [3][4][5] The family had been evacuated to Blackpool from their home city of Manchester when it was heavily bombed during the Second World War. First sign of conflict, I was gone. Zing! They tied the knot in February 2011, just two weeks after his divorce with wife no. The play also stars fellow Chicago actors Rondi Reed and Thom Cox. ", "It was almost like two strangers," he said, "except when they did get to each other, when they'd have some big, pretty terrible arguments. "I'm a character actor in that I play many different roles, and I'm virtually unrecognizable from one role to another,"he revealed. Celebrity Profile(via theNew York Post). Grammer delivered a moving acceptance speech. According to IMDb, Glenn's only other screen credits were providing his voice to the 2003 TV documentary"Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers' Journey of Invention," and voicing former U.S. PresidentRutherford B. Hayes in the 2003 documentary "The American President.". We read years later that people on the show didn't like Eddie (or his offspring, apparently) and it 100% made sense to us. After immigrating to the U.S. from his native England at age 19, he spent years working as an English teacher, and then as associate editor of a medical journal before pursuing his passion for theater. Martin Crane's dog, Eddie, became one of television's most popular canine characters. His solo existence has been impacted by more than just a stormy childhood. Welp, mystery solved. "It's a tragedy for the person who gets it. They have three children together: daughter Faith Evangeline Elisa, and sons Kelsey Gabriel Elias and Auden James Ellis. ENZO, the Jack Russell terrier better known as Eddie on " Frasier ," is an emotional wreck over the end of the NBC sitcom. [33] He was successfully treated for cancer again in 2014, and credited his love of acting and desire to continue it for giving him enough determination to survive both bouts, saying in October 2017: "I refused to yield to it because I love what I'm doing so much. John said, "No! We got married very quietly" However, Pierce's frustration atProposition 8, which temporarily threatened the legality of his marriage in California,inspired the actor to become a more vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights. [25] He was also the narrator for Midwest Airlines commercials. According to LaMotta's IMDb page, he died in 2014 at the age of 75. Mahoney's manager, Paul Martino confirmed that the actor died Sunday in Chicago while in hospice care . "I started wondering why I gave everything up just to say a couple of lines in an episode," Mahoney said, adding, "But they wouldn't let me out they knew that Martin represented the audience, saying everything they wanted to say to these prim and precious brothers." ", Actors Jack Sydow and Rosemary Murphy made two appearances on "Frasier" as Alfred and Carol Larkin, who lived in Niles Crane's (David Hyde Pierce) posh apartment building. One such sitcom is Frasier, Will & Grace's fellow '90s/early-'00s NBC hit. It's such an industry town. Eddie's real name was Moose. In fact, his love of the stage was so strong that while he was starring on what was arguably one of the best sitcoms of all time, he still managed to get on stage for any live production he could squeeze in. Trained at London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, William Morgan Sheppard was an actor's actor whose career spanned six decades before his 2019 death at age 86. His character, referred to only as "Management," is a senior intelligence agency official who is the apparent main mover of the conspiracy which blacklisted Michael Westen.[26][27]. Frasier Crane was part of an eccentric crew of personalities at fictional Seattle radio station KCAL 780 on "Frasier," including perpetually apoplectic sports host Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe (Dan Butler) and pompous restaurant critic Gil Chesterton (Edward Hibbert). ", In 1975, violence struck again when Grammer's 18-year-old sister, Karen, was abducted, raped, and fatally stabbed 42 times by "spree killer" Freddie Glenn and two accomplices, according to Vanity Fair. Mahoney first became known for his roles in such films as John Patrick Shanley's romantic comedy Moonstruck (1987), Barry Levinson's comedy Tin Men, John Sayles' sports drama Eight Men Out (1988), Cameron Crowe's romantic drama Say Anything (1989), the Coen brothers' Barton Fink (1991), and The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Clint Eastwood's In the Line of Fire (1993), and Rob Reiner's political romance The American President (1995). The following year, he was arrested again, this time for cocaine possession. The family situation, combined with the war, fueled Mahoney's interest in acting and he vowed to leave Manchester. May 1, 1998, 1:47 pm. In the first few seasons of "Frasier,"Martin was known to down a few beers at Duke's, his favorite local bar. It's Sheppard's association with the "Star Trek"franchise, however, for which he's best remembered. [30][31], Despite the numerous successes throughout his career, Mahoney has maintained that his early work in Lyle Kessler's play Orphans has "affected people more than any other play I've ever done. Sheppard played Mr. Drake, the club's president. . Grammer checked into the Betty Ford Clinic and began to turn his life around. But it was sad to hear! ", Dark Secrets The Cast Of Frasier Tried To Hide, record for most Emmy wins by a scripted series, the best, most restful 11 days I've had in years, Peri Gilpin, who played Frasier's sharp-tongued producer Roz Doyle, acting teacher and director Richard Waterhouse. "I knew I was going to live in the US the rest of my life and I didn't want to be on the outside looking in," he told The Telegraph. Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1991 for Charles John Mahoney, Petition Number: 479030, Northern District, Illinois, Naturalization Index, 1926-1979. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ", Peri Gilpin, who played Frasier's sharp-tongued producer Roz Doyle, agreed. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Just over a decade after he guest starred in that 2003 episode, BBC News reported that Hoskins died at age 71. Why I Didn't Out John Mahoney As Gay. [7], He was a Catholic who called Christianity "probably the most important facet of my life" and prayed "Most glorious blessed spirit, I thank you for all the gifts and talents that you've given me. In an interview with Fox Newsshortly before his death,Mahoney candidly discussed overcoming cancer twice previously. It's geographical, totally. This was not a selling point for Mahoney, a Chicagoan to his core (more on that in a minute), who once told The Guardian, "I love the show, I'm immensely proud of being on a show that has been so honored, but at the same time it's not where I live, and that's what drives me crazy. As a stage actress in New York City, one of Playten's earliest roles was as in the off-Broadway production of "National Lampoon's Lemmings,"a nihilistic Woodstock satire in which she co-starred with future "Saturday Night Live" stars John Belushi and Chevy Chase. I just can't see John Mahoney hating that little dog! "Frasier" isn't just Glenn's most memorable TV guest starring role it's his only one. ", According to People, Grammer was arrested for DUI in 1987. Speaking with Broadway Buzz, Mahoney said he was ready for the show to end in order to preserve the "prestige and glory we had." How in the world can someone be so jealous of a dog getting more attention as an actor?!! Grammer filed for an annulment nine months in, and then a pregnant Csuhany allegedly attempted suicide by swallowing five bottles of Tylenol pills. to the Woody Allen-directed "Mighty Aphrodite." Comments ( 611) Man's best friend doesn't always make for man's best costar. Moose (December 24, 1990 - June 22, 2006) was a wire-hair Jack Russell Terrier who portrayed Eddie Crane on the American television sitcom Frasier. The characters first appeared in Season 4 episode "To Kill a Talking Bird," and again in Season 6's "Taps at the Montana.". "I was never very mature in my relationships with women. She ultimately brings Glenn onboard as a replacement narrator, which irks Frasier to no end. This leads Frasier to a confrontation with Tewksbury, which results in a psychiatric session that proves more revelatory than Frasier expected. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. As the actor admitted during his E! That being said, Grammer likes the idea and has thought about what Frasier's life would look like 15 or so years after we last saw him. "When we pitched the character of Martin, we said to picture John Mahoney. Mahoney also made two appearances on USA's Burn Notice in the second (2009) and third (2010) season finales. ", A self-described "hermit," Mahoney's propensity to sidestep the press apparently also translated to his personal life. According toMental Floss, the Season 4 episode called "Head Games" was "quickly rewritten to feature Niles hosting his brother's radio program while Frasier was away at a convention. And I was like, 'Well,' and Kelsey goes, 'Ugh, I wish Kirstie [Alley, Grammer's Cheers co-star] was here.'" He returned to his native Illinois and settled in a suburb of Chicago. His zodiac sign is Gemini. "Right when the Trevor Crisis Line formed I worked the lines for Trevor and The Suicide Prevention Center in Los Angelesfor about six years.". I was born in the late 80s so I was very familiar with the show but didn't appreciate it on my own until I was in my 20s. Here comes the cold water: Kelsey Grammer, who won four Emmys for his performance as Dr. Frasier Crane on the series and can currently be seen in Amazon's period drama The Last Tycoon, says a Frasier return is unlikely. ", Pierce toldNBC Newsthat his partnership with the association began by "just showing up as a celebrity at their memory walk in Los Angeles back when I was on Frasier," but he soon got more involved, spending time in Washington to advocate for the National Alzheimer's Project Act, a federal initiative that makes "the fight against Alzheimer's a national priority in the same way that HIV/AIDS and heart disease has been. Grammer then reveals some behind-the-scenes gossip from Frasier about how towards the end of his stint Moose had gotten so old and gray that in his last appearance on the show the make-up department painted his faded markings back on, and he just got to sit on the couch and take it easy, since he couldn't really perform anymore. Airing from 1993-2004, Frasier was a hugely successful spinoff of Cheers, expanding the world of one of the sitcom's most popular characters. Published on February 7, 2018 03:15 PM. In addition to playing Eddie, Moose had also played the titular dog in the movie "My Dog Skip.". Evan Agostini, Icon And Image/Getty Images. "So I never wear out my welcome. And then Grammer dropped a real bombshell: Moose used to bite John Mahoney, who played Martin, Frasier's father and Eddie's owner, whenever he'd sit on his lap. In his 1996 autobiography So Far, Grammer claims Csuhany grew verbally and physically abusive. Loggia, reportedUSA Today, died in 2015 at age 85, leaving behind a film and TV legacy that's the envy of any actor. Break windows. Mahoney confessed to being "a bit of a hermit," but told The Guardian in 2002 that "home is where the heart is." Four years later, Malkovich asked Mahoney to join Steppenwolf, and the rest is gravy history. Among the many, many roles listed in his IMDb creditsare a brief guest spot on "Frasier." From Friends' Marcel to . Read on to remember the "Frasier"stars we've sadly lost. I will never believe that John Mahoney hated Eddie! Speaking with Broadway Buzz, Mahoney described the opportunity as "a huge step," because "It was a very prestigious theater even back then, and I was a newcomer who had only done one professional show. John Mahoney, the beloved actor popularly remembered for his role on "Frasier," and who died on Sunday, at the age of seventy-seven, was a performer whose raspy-voiced warmth . 3 was finalized. I had read that he thought that Eddie got too much credit as an actor and Frasier didn't like the competition! ", In addition to "Frasier," Playten's many television credits included "The Cosby Mysteries,""Law &Order,""Third Watch,"and venerable soap opera "As the World Turns.". In the episode, titled "The Club,"Niles and Frasier attempt to sabotage the other's chances of being accepted into Seattle's prestigious Empire Club when they learn they're competing against each other for the sole vacant spot. American Actor John Mahoney was born Charles John Mahoney on 20th June, 1940 in Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK and passed away on 4th Feb 2018 Chicago, Illinois, USA aged 77. "Mahoney hated him," Grammer says. So what was he doing all those years before his Frasier fame, and how did the sitcom's success affect his left afterwards? Additional TV credits included "The Waltons,"both "The Bob Newhart Show"and the subsequent "Newhart,""Touched By an Angel,""Dr. Ken,""NCIS,"and daytime soap "Days of Our Lives." But John had faith in me.". And then Grammer dropped a real bombshell: Moose used to bite John Mahoney, who played Martin, Frasier's father and Eddie's owner, whenever he'd sit on his lap. The character makes another appearance later that same season, when Frasier experiences the surprise of discovering that Tewksbury is dating his producer, Roz. After graduating from Quincy, he lived in Macomb, Illinois, and earned his Master's degree in English[9] from Western Illinois University, where he went on to teach English in the late 1960s[10] before settling in Forest Park, Illinois, and later in Oak Park, Illinois. Mr Murdaugh "immediately" suggested that his wife and son had been murdered because of a 2019 fatal boat crash as soon as the first law enforcement officer arrived on the scene of the grisly slayings, bodycam footage played in court revealed. A song-and-dance man of the highest order, O'Connor's storied roster of screen credits, via IMDb, include the classic Hollywood musical "Singing in the Rain,"and umpteen "Francis the Talking Mule"movies. "[36], Mahoney died in a Chicago hospice on February 4, 2018,[15] due to complications from throat cancer, originally diagnosed in 2014. So it's worth speculating about any hit of yesteryear's chances of a comeback. LaMatta wasn't exactly a fan of his work on the wacky sitcom,subsequently telling TMZ he thought "the show 'ALF' was a piece of s*** worst work I ever did.". How eclectic? He additionally had voice roles in Antz (1998), The Iron Giant (1999), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Kronk's New Groove (2005). Moose also wasn't particularly fond of his onscreen owner, as the late John Mahoney recalled in an interview with Fox News. Maybe it's the mix? Press J to jump to the feed. Acting to me is a craft, not a reflex. It wouldn't be surprising if Gratton's face seems familiar to anyone who watched a lot of television in the 1980s and '90s. That was mostly it. "After that, I said, 'This is complete. Stan Jablonski, who took over for veteran cop Sgt. You probably know John Amos from TV, as he played James Evans, Sr. on the CBS comedy Good Times. Two years later, he married Leigh-Anne Csuhany, a former exotic dancer. Pretty much I was just having fun," he said. Watch the Trailer for Amazon's The Last Tycoon. John Mahoney: When I was growing up in England, Americans were heroes; we just worshipped them. His work garnered critical acclaim across the country, even playing in his hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind. Nor do I ever look to be.". Yikes! After his military service, Mahoney enrolled at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, where he "studied literature" and supported himself by "working as a hospital orderly," according to The Guardian. I think that's dead and buried." Celebrity Profile(via theNew York Post),"A man who was proven to be, at least in court, of questionable sanity, I suppose, lit a ring of fire around his house and as my father came down to investigate what was going on, he shot himseveral times and, uh, dad died. I do remember a minor outcry from some supporters of shelters when the live-action version of "101 Dalmatians" came out, because families all over the country were buying dalmatians for their kids. This is the untold truth of John Mahoney. LaMotta's Duke is first seen in a 1994 episode in which Frasier and Niles join a lucrative investing group, only to discover one of the items on the agenda is to tear down Duke's. Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in 2020, was a clueless caller named Hank who couldn't figure out if Frasier could hear him. "Frasier"ran for 11 hit seasons before ending its run in 2004 with a new revival ordered by the Paramount Plus streaming service in 2021. Kelsey Grammer is best known for portraying the flawed and pompous, yet iconic and lovable Dr. Frasier Crane for20 consecutive yearsacross three TV series: Cheers(1982-93),Frasier (1993-2004),and a brief appearance on Wings (1990-97). "[His army buddies] made a big deal about it anyone from the United Kingdom is automatically regarded as brilliant beyond belief. Take that, Hollywood! But having just beat Stage 3 throat cancer, I think he was just too weak by the time he did The Rembrandt [a play at Steppenwolf Theatre] he was clean of cancer but other health issues came up and he was just too fragile."[37]. Mahoney appeared in Frasier from its debut in 1993 until the final episode in 2004; Mahoney received two Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for the role of Martin Crane, the father of Frasier Crane and Niles Crane. [10], Mahoney made a concerted effort to lose his English accent after joining the U.S. Army, later stating that he felt that he did not want to "stand out" in his new adopted country. ", For the next eight years, Mahoney "worked and saved every dime" until he returned to the States and promptly enlisted in the Army, where he worked to ditch his limey accent. That ultimately led to a role in an iconic TV hit when he joined "Hill Street Blues" as Sgt. He was best known to television viewers as 'Martin Crane', the father of both Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce's characters on the NBC popular sitcom Frasier from 1993 to 2004. Apparantly the dog bit John Mahoney every time he sat on his lap. Subreddit for people who love the sitcom Frasier. ", Life at home was just as bleak, particularly due to his parents' unhappy marriage. And according to Frasier cast members, the late John Mahoney, who played Martin, didn't like Moose. He would later join the United. Slap me. Mahoney started school at St Joseph's College. It very nearly destroyed me. However, Duke only appeared in the flesh in two episodes of "Frasier," both times played by actor John LaMotta. As the actress revealed during An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows in 2016, she and Grammer struggled to collaborate early on. But I don't need a trainer standing off-camera, gesticulating wildly and waving around a piece of meat, to know where I'm supposed to look. Oof, that soundsnot good, although Mahoney has always been quick to add how much affection he has for not only the cast, but also for being a part of such a tremendous piece of television history. In the years since "Frasier"went off the air, some of the familiar faces from the show have since left us, including one of the show's series regulars and numerous guest stars. His first marriage to Broadway dancer Doreen Alderman ended in divorce in 1990, though they welcomed daughter Spencerin 1983. In the next decade, he had prominent roles in many acclaimed films including Moonstruck, Eight Men Out, Say Anything, In the Line of Fire, Reality Bites, and The American President,[18][19][10] as well as two Coen brothers films, Barton Fink[20] and The Hudsucker Proxy.[21]. '", Butler has since become an activist for LGBTQ rights. [35] In 2002, he said, "I was never very mature in my relationships with women. Days after Mahoney passed away at the age of 77 in Chicago . "It is quiet here," the actor said. Ren Auberjonois had already developed a well-established career as a character actor when he guest starred on "Frasier." His family was evacuated to the sea-side resort to avoid the Nazi bombing of their native Manchester. What's it like to go back now? Among these was Oscar nominee Bob Hoskins, who playedFrasier's abusive high school gym teacher in a series of flashbacks to his school days. Mahoney recalled the experience onToday in 2004. "There has been some talk, but it's nothing but talk," he tells TV Guide. In multiple interviews, Mahoney credited John Malkovich with jumpstarting his career via the Con Air actor's invitation for Mahoney to join the legendary theater company. O'Connor's final screen role was in the 1997 cruise ship comedy "Out to Sea,"which re-teamed "The Odd Couple"stars Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Mahoney also played a pivotal gay role in Greg Berlanti's 2000 GLAAD Award-winning film The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy. Mahoney,. Charles John Mahoney (June 20, 1940 February 4, 2018) was an English-American actor. In a guest entry for Frasier writer, Ken Levine's blog, Frasier co-creator, Peter Casey, recounted the story of how the show came together, including how they used and eventually landed their dream cast of David Hyde Pierce and Martin Crane in their pitch to NBC and Paramount Studios.