Frasier Cast Members: Where Are The Original Stars Now, And Who’s Leading The Revival In 2025?

The iconic world of Dr. Frasier Crane has returned to the airwaves, captivating both long-time fans and a new generation of viewers with the highly anticipated Frasier revival series on Paramount+. As of December 2025, the focus has shifted entirely to the upcoming second season, which promises a deeper dive into Frasier’s new life in Boston and features exciting returns from beloved characters.

This comprehensive guide details the full ensemble of the original, classic Frasier cast members, exploring their careers since the show ended in 2004, and provides a crucial look at the talented new actors who are now part of Frasier’s inner circle in the 2023 revival. The biggest news for fans is the confirmed return of several key figures from the original KACL radio days, ensuring that the topical authority of the new series is deeply rooted in its beloved past.

The Original Frasier Cast: Biographies and Current Status (1993–2004)

The success of the original Frasier, which ran for 11 seasons, was built on the incredible chemistry and talent of its core ensemble. Here is a look at the actors who brought the Crane family and their friends to life, and what they have been doing in the years leading up to the revival's second season.

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Kelsey Grammer (Dr. Frasier Crane)

• Role: The titular psychiatrist, radio host, and pompous-yet-lovable older Crane brother.
• Born: February 21, 1955, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Career Highlights Post-Frasier: Continued his work on stage and screen, including a Tony Award nomination for the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles. He starred in the TV series Boss and provided the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons.
• Current Status: Serves as both the star and an executive producer of the Frasier revival, which is confirmed for a second season. He has expressed positive sentiment about the show continuing for a third season, as of early 2025.

David Hyde Pierce (Dr. Niles Crane)

• Role: Frasier’s younger brother, a fellow psychiatrist, and Martin’s fastidious son, known for his obsession with Daphne.
• Born: April 3, 1959, in Saratoga Springs, New York.
• Career Highlights Post-Frasier: Focused heavily on theater, winning a Tony Award for his role in the musical Curtains. He has also directed plays and appeared in films like The Perfect Host. On television, he starred in the HBO Max series Julia.
• Revival Status: Did not return for the first season of the revival, citing a desire to focus on other projects and feeling the story had been told. His character, Niles Crane, is mentioned frequently, and his son, David Crane, is a central new character.

Jane Leeves (Daphne Moon Crane)

• Role: Martin’s eccentric English housekeeper and physical therapist who eventually marries Niles.
• Born: April 18, 1961, in East Grinstead, Sussex, England.
• Career Highlights Post-Frasier: Starred as Joy Scroggs on the TV sitcom Hot in Cleveland from 2010 to 2015. She also had a regular role as Dr. Kit Voss on the medical drama The Resident from 2018 to 2023.
• Revival Status: Did not appear in the first season, though her character, Daphne Moon, is mentioned as being married to Niles, and their son, David, is a main cast member.

Peri Gilpin (Roz Doyle)

• Role: Frasier’s sharp-witted, loyal, and often sardonic radio producer at KACL.
• Born: May 27, 1961, in Waco, Texas.
• Career Highlights Post-Frasier: Has had numerous TV roles, including recurring spots on shows like Make It or Break It and Scorpion. She has also done extensive voice work.
• Revival Status: Reprised her role as Roz Doyle in the Season 1 finale and is confirmed to return as a recurring guest star for Season 2, a major highlight for fans of the original series.

John Mahoney (Martin Crane)

• Role: Frasier and Niles’ working-class father, a retired police detective, and the owner of the beloved dog, Eddie.
• Born: June 20, 1940, in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
• Passed Away: February 4, 2018.
• Legacy: The new series is dedicated to his memory, and his character, Martin Crane, is referenced throughout the revival as the reason Frasier returns to Boston—to be closer to his son, Freddy, following Martin’s death.

The New Faces: Key Cast Members of the Frasier Revival (2023–2025)

The new Frasier series sees Dr. Crane return to Boston, the city where his story began on Cheers, to reconnect with his adult son, Freddy. The revival introduces a fresh ensemble of characters who are now part of Frasier's life at Harvard University and in his familial sphere.

Jack Cutmore-Scott (Freddy Crane)

Frasier’s son, Freddy Crane, is now a grown man who dropped out of Harvard to become a firefighter, a choice that clashes with his father’s intellectual sensibilities. Jack Cutmore-Scott plays Freddy, a character previously played by different child actors in the original series. His relationship with his father is the central emotional core of the revival, mirroring Frasier’s relationship with his own father, Martin.

Nicholas Lyndhurst (Professor Alan Cornwall)

A new key figure in Frasier's life is Professor Alan Cornwall, an old college friend of Frasier’s who is now a professor at Harvard. Played by British sitcom legend Nicholas Lyndhurst, Alan is a cynical, witty, and often drunken academic who acts as a foil and confidante to Frasier, taking on a role of intellectual sparring partner that Niles Crane once filled.

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Toks Olagundoye (Olivia Finch)

Toks Olagundoye plays Olivia Finch, the head of the Harvard University psychology department. Olivia is Frasier's boss and a high-achieving academic whose ambition and professionalism provide a stark contrast to the more relaxed approaches of Frasier and Alan. Her character is crucial in setting the new academic environment for Frasier.

Anders Keith (David Crane)

The revival introduces David Crane, the son of Niles and Daphne, and Frasier’s nephew. Played by Anders Keith, David is a Harvard student who inherited his parents' neurotic and intellectual traits. His presence in Boston is a direct link to the original Seattle family, representing the next generation of the Crane family's eccentricities. Keith has even discussed the possibility of a spin-off centered on his character, David Crane.

Jess Salgueiro (Eve)

Eve, played by Jess Salgueiro, is Freddy’s roommate and a local Bostonian. She is a bartender and a single mother who provides a grounded, non-academic perspective, often acting as a bridge between the highbrow Frasier and the blue-collar Freddy. Her character represents the 'everyman' element that Martin Crane once provided.

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The KACL Reunion: Original Guest Stars Returning for Season 2

While the absence of David Hyde Pierce and Jane Leeves was notable in Season 1, the second season of the Frasier revival is embracing its roots by bringing back several fan-favorite guest stars from the original KACL radio station days. This move significantly boosts the show’s topical authority and nostalgic appeal.

• Peri Gilpin (Roz Doyle): As mentioned, she returns as a recurring guest star. Her character, Roz Doyle, remains Frasier's most enduring professional relationship.
• Dan Butler (Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe): The brash, sports-obsessed host of the 'Gonzo Sports Show' on KACL is confirmed to return in Season 2. His high-energy, politically incorrect humor will provide a classic contrast to Frasier’s refinement.
• Edward Hibbert (Gil Chesterton): The effeminate, pretentious host of 'Restaurant Beat' is also set to appear. Gil Chesterton’s passive-aggressive rivalry with Frasier was a consistent source of comedy.
• Harriet Sansom Harris (Bebe Glazer): Frasier’s notoriously ruthless and manipulative agent, Bebe Glazer, will make a welcome return. Her appearances were always high-stakes and hilarious, often involving dramatic schemes to advance Frasier’s career.

The return of these key entities—Bulldog, Gil, and Bebe, alongside Roz Doyle—signals a clear direction for the Frasier revival: an acknowledgment of the past while building a new future in Boston. The blend of the original cast members with the new Harvard setting ensures that the series maintains both its sophisticated wit and its emotional depth, keeping the legacy of the original series alive for a modern audience.