John Mahoney - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 20, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Died | February 04, 2018 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also John Mahoney's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Martin Crane on the sitcom 'Frasier' (1993–2004). |
Intro
John Mahoney was an English-American actor best known for his role as Martin Crane on the television series 'Frasier.' He had a long and varied career in film, television, and stage, earning critical acclaim and several awards.
Early Life & Background
John Mahoney was born in Blackpool, England, during World War II after his family was evacuated from Manchester. He moved to the United States as a young man, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. He attended Quincy University in Illinois.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Martin Crane in 'Frasier' (1993–2004), winning a Screen Actors Guild Award and being nominated for two Emmy Awards.
- Performed with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.
- Acted in several notable films, including 'Moonstruck' (1987), 'Say Anything...' (1989), and 'Barton Fink' (1991).
- Appeared in numerous TV shows and Broadway productions.
Trivia
- Mahoney served in the U.S. Army after immigrating to the United States.
- He became a U.S. citizen in 1959.
- He won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in 'The House of Blue Leaves' in 1986.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Mahoney born?
John Mahoney was born the 20 June 1940.
Where is John Mahoney from?
Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About June 20th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 20, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took decisive steps to fortify the United States' preparedness for World War II. In a strategic political move, he appointed two prominent pro-interventionist Republicans, Henry Stimson as Secretary of War and Frank Knox as Secretary of the Navy. This bipartisan approach signaled a united national response to the growing global conflict, particularly in light of Nazi Germany's rapid conquest of France. The initiative focused on generating massive quantities of war materials and implementing the nation's first peacetime draft, marking a critical turning point in U.S. military and foreign policy.
- Day of the week: June 20th, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Gaslight directed by Thorold Dickinson
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