Frequently Asked Questions

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This F.A.Q. is by no means exhaustive.  It just gives an overview of some basic questions that I have been asked.  If you have further information or questions that you'd like to see answered here, please contact me and I'll do my best to add them to the F.A.Q.

Contents

Personal Information

1. Who Is John Mahoney?
2. When Was He Born?
3. Where Was He Born?
4. When Did He Come To The United States?
5. Where Does He Live?
6. Is He Married?
7. Does He Have Any Kids?
8. Is He Gay?

Professional Information

1. When Did He Start Acting?
2. What Did He Do Before That?
3. Where Did He Get His Start In Acting?
4. What Can I See Him In?
5. How Long Has He Been On Frasier?
6. Has He Won Any Awards?

Miscellaneous Information

1. Where Can I Find Out More About Him?
2. Have You Met Him?

Personal Information

I really hope you already know the answer to this one!  John Mahoney is an extremely talented American actor.       

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He was born in 1940.

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Although his family lived in Manchester England, his mother had to travel to Blackpool England to give birth because World War II was raging around Manchester.

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When Did He Come To The United States?

Mr. Mahoney came to the United States when he was 18 years old.

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Mr. Mahoney lives in Chicago although he stays in Los Angeles when "Frasier" is in production.

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Is He Married?

No, Mr. Mahoney is not married.

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To be honest, I'm not sure.  Any information on this would be appreciated.

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I have no idea.

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Professional Information

Mr. Mahoney started acting professionally at age 37.  He enrolled in theater classes and was "discovered" while performing in a play with John Malkovich.  He was invited to join the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago and hasn't stopped acting since.

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When he first moved to the United States, Mr. Mahoney joined the Army.  He then went on to get his Bachelor's degree and then a Master's Degree in English.  He taught English for a couple of years and then went on to edit medical journals before he began his acting career.

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Originally in Manchester as a child.  Professionally, he began acting in Chicago, Illinois.

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His acting credits are quite extensive.  See the "Filmography" section of this website for a list of his acting credits.

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He has been on Frasier since the beginning.  They just finished their 6th season and will be back for a 7th in the Fall.

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Has He Won Any Awards?

Mr. Mahoney has won a Tony award for his work in the play "The House Of Blue Leaves."

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Miscellaneous Information

This website is a good start.  For more information you can check the "Links" page on this site or do an internet search for him.

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Have You Met Him?

No, I haven't had the pleasure.  It would be a big thrill and if it ever happens you'll be the first (ok, maybe second or third) to know.

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Last Revised:  May 31, 1999