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RIP John Mahoney

#1 Post by silverscreenselect » Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:29 pm

Actor best known for playing Frasier's father on Frasier. He appeared in a wide variety of TV shows and movies as well.

Age 77.

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#2 Post by Estonut » Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:59 pm

Sad to read about this. I watched all of the original airings of "Frasier," and then watched the series a second time on DVD with my mom. He was one of those understated actors and had a very distinct voice.

When the series was in its original run, I read that John was born in England and had actually helped Jane Leeves with her Manchester accent, as that's where he had grown up.

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#3 Post by BackInTex » Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:15 pm

I didn't realize he was that young, 6 years younger than me when he started the role. Wow.

One of my favorite shows. He was a big part of the why.
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#4 Post by Spock » Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:24 pm

He was younger than I thought.

77 minus about 24 years since Frasier started puts him about 53. Dang, I am 51 1/2. I am now the age of crochety old guys on TV. This makes me feel really old.

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#5 Post by Vandal » Tue Feb 06, 2018 8:05 am

He played manager Kid Gleason in the movie Eight Men Out:

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#6 Post by tlynn78 » Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:06 am

He was a perfect 'father' for those Crane boys.
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Re: RIP John Mahoney

#7 Post by Estonut » Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:53 am

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