Which “Cheers” actor has had the most success post sitcom? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 03-06-2022, 12:45 AM

The following three arguably, 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.

Dude111 · 03-06-2022, 12:56 AM

Ted no question!

RetroGuy2000 · 03-06-2022, 05:35 AM

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.

Chocolate Moose · 03-07-2022, 12:26 PM

Lucky them, they've all gotten work.

AMackII · 03-07-2022, 08:41 PM

Kelsey Grammer, he was excellent in Frasier

View Poll Results: Which one?
Ted Danson	2	20.00%
Woody Harrelson	3	30.00%
Kelsey Grammer	4	40.00%
John Ratzenberger	0	0%
Kirstie Alley	1	10.00%
Shelley Long	0	0%
George Wendt	0	0%
Rhea Perlman	0	0%
Bebe Neuwirth	0	0%
Other	0	0%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2022, 12:45 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,210	Which “Cheers” actor has had the most success post sitcom? The following three arguably, 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.

03-06-2022, 05:35 AM	#3
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	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.
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03-07-2022, 12:26 PM	#4
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,898	Lucky them, they've all gotten work.
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03-06-2022, 12:56 AM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,303	Ted no question!

03-07-2022, 08:41 PM	#5
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,221	Kelsey Grammer, he was excellent in Frasier