The following three arguably (https://officialfan.proboards.com/thread/618291/which-cheers-actor-success-sitcom), have had the most notable roles since Cheers ended.


Ted Danson had some long running and popular TV roles… and some movie roles. Notable roles: Becker, CSI, The Good Place, Mr. Mayor.

Woody Harrelson has a successful movie acting career which includes three Academy Award nominations. Notable Roles: People vs. Larry Flynt, Zombieland, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri.

Kelsey Grammer…. Played the title character in one of the most well regarded sitcoms of all time (even though it was a Cheers spin-off) .. did some other TV, the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons… and a few movie roles. Notable Roles: Frasier, X-Men 3, Trollhunters.

Ted no question!

I voted for Kelsey Grammer, because of Frazier, but you could argue for Woody Harrelson (for his films) or Ted Danson (for Becker and CSI) as well. I don't think Kirstie Alley or Shelly Long were nearly as successful, and no one else had long-running series.

Lucky them, they've all gotten work.

Kelsey Grammer, he was excellent in Frasier