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February 21, 1955

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Notable Births

Kelsey Grammer

1955Kelsey Grammer, American actor, singer, and producer[†]

Allen Kelsey Grammer is an American actor and producer. He gained fame for his role as the psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcom Cheers (1984–1993) and its spin-off Frasier. At more than 20 years on-air, this is one of the longest-running roles played by a single live-action actor in primetime television history. He has received numerous accolades including a total of six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Tony Award.

Historical Context for February 21, 1955

In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people[†]