In addition to his 11-season run on "Frasier," Mahoney had numerous film credits and theatrical roles with the Steppenwolf Theater Company. He won a Tony Award for his appearance in "The House of Blue Leaves," CBS Chicago reported.
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His film credits include "Moonstruck," "Tin Men," "Say Anything," "Primal Fear," "Barton Fink" and "Flipped." He was also a prolific voice actor, with roles in "The Iron Giant" and "Antz" among other projects, according to the Washington Times.
For his television and big-screen work, the English-born actor was nominated for two Golden Globes and two Emmys.
On "Frasier" — perhaps his most famous role — Mahoney's character was the father of Kelsey Grammer's character, Frasier, and his brother Niles, played by David Hyde Pierce. Crane, a retired police detective and army veteran, was a no-nonsense foil for his two sons. He won a Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) award for this role.
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