Kelsey Grammer | Frasier

Another actor and comedian who found great success in television is Kelsey Grammer. Perhaps his most well-known role is that of Frasier Crane on the sitcom, Cheers. The character was so popular among audiences that he later earned his own spin-off show simply titled, Frasier. The show was met with praises and during its peak, was among the most-watched on television.

Its success meant a generous payday for Grammer. In fact, he is said to have earned $1.6 million per episode, which totals to $38 million for every season. At the time, it was a record-breaking salary for a TV actor and even today, it is still considered one of the highest salaries ever paid in the industry. This was great investment on the production company’s part as the show went on for 11 strong seasons and won a total of 37 Primetime Emmy Awards!