Kelsey Grammer has been thinking a lot about fatherhood lately.
The Emmy winner, 67, stars alongside his daughter Spencer, 39, in the upcoming Lifetime film The 12 Days of Christmas Eve.
The father-daughter duo appeared on the Today Show on Friday to talk about the Christmas movie.
Holiday movie: Kelsey Grammer, 67, stars alongside his daughter Spencer, 39, in the upcoming Lifetime movie The 12 Days of Christmas Eve
It’s their first collaboration, and Spencer credits her dad with setting a good example.
“I learned so much from him as an actor. I think a lot of my work ethic comes from him too so it was really easy to work together.’
Turning to her father, she admitted, “Your comedic timing definitely influenced me.”
Duo: The father-daughter duo appeared on the Today Show on Friday to talk about the Christmas movie.
Example: It’s their first time working together and Spencer credits her father for setting a good example. “I learned so much from him as an actor. I think a lot of my work ethic comes from him as well, so it was really easy to work together.
Explaining his role, the veteran star said: “This is where a man becomes a man. You have this titular business leader who may have had a great, successful life, but he’s missing something about his daughter and he’s missing something about himself.
In addition to Spencer, six others name Kelsey father; Auden, five, Kelsey, seven, and Faith, nine, with wife Kayte Walsh. He shares son Jude Gordon, 18, and Mason Olivia, 21, with ex-wife Camille Grammer. He is also father to actress Greer Grammer, 30, with Barrie Buckner.
Speaking to People at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala on Thursday, the talented actor said at age 67 his children are a big part of this chapter in his life.
Father of seven: In addition to Spencer, six others name Kelsey father; Auden, five, Kelsey, seven, and Faith, nine, Jude Gordon, 18, Mason Olivia, 21, and Greer, 30
“I work on many things. I like the idea of being a kind of magnet. Try this, try that. Some of them don’t work, some don’t,” he said.
“Kids are a big part now,” she shares, admitting it wasn’t always easy.
‘I’m trying to iron it out now. I’m trying to fix them,” he explained in reference to some unspecified “flaws” in his relationships with some of his older children.
Ironing out: Without going into specifics, the actor told People he’s been trying to iron out some issues with his older kids
“You are beautiful as well. I remember them when they were little and I know they were great people.’
“Whatever they’re going through now, that can’t cloud it. They’re still in there, the good person is in there.’
The smooth-talking star is excited for a Frasier reboot to air on Paramount+. The storyline is being kept under wraps, but Kelsey revealed that the first episode has been written and rehearsals will begin on February 1st.
Frasier Reboot: The smooth-talking star is excited for a Frasier reboot to air on Paramount+. The storyline is being kept under wraps, but Kelsey revealed that the first episode has been written and rehearsals will begin on February 1st