For most of the world, Kelsey Grammer will forever be remembered as the sharp-tongued psychiatrist from Frasier and Cheers.

But this week, the 70-year-old actor took on a very different role — one far quieter and more profound.

He’s a dad again.

Grammer and his wife, Kayte Walsh, have welcomed their fourth child together, a baby boy named Christopher, bringing his total number of children to eight.

“It’s a boy,” Grammer told reporters with a wide grin. “His name is Christopher, and he’s already stolen our hearts.”

The couple, who married in 2011, are already parents to Faith (12), Kelsey Jr. (9), and Auden (7).

This new addition joins Grammer’s extended family from his previous relationships — including daughters Spencer, Greer, Mason, and Jude.

A Joyful Beginning at 70

The actor, who has spent decades making audiences laugh, says the arrival of his youngest son has given him a new sense of peace and purpose.

“Every child is a blessing,” he said in a statement. “But at this stage in my life, this one feels especially meaningful. It’s a reminder that life can still surprise you.”

Grammer added that becoming a father again in his seventies has softened him in unexpected ways:

“I used to be focused on scripts, schedules, and success. Now, I’m just focused on moments — like hearing my baby’s laughter or watching my wife hold him.”

Regret and Redemption

Earlier this year, in a candid interview, Grammer admitted that his career once came at a heavy cost.

“There were years when I was working nonstop,” he confessed. “I missed birthdays. I missed moments. I was chasing success and didn’t realize how much I was losing.”

Fans praised him for his honesty — a rare moment of humility from a man who has spent decades in the public eye.

Now, with his newest son, he’s making a promise to do things differently.

“This time, I’m here. Really here,” Grammer said. “I feed him, I hold him, I wake up in the middle of the night. It’s exhausting — and it’s wonderful.”

A Love That Endures

Grammer and Kayte’s relationship has weathered its share of challenges.

They met in 2009, when he was still married to his third wife, Camille, leading to a media firestorm.

But despite early controversy, the couple built a solid life together away from the spotlight.

Now, after more than a decade of marriage, their bond appears stronger than ever.

“Kayte has been my rock,” Grammer said. “She’s taught me patience, compassion, and grace. Watching her as a mother reminds me every day how lucky I am.”

A Full Life, A New Chapter

Grammer’s life has been marked by extraordinary highs and devastating lows — from Emmy Awards and Broadway triumphs to personal losses, including the murder of his sister and years of struggle with addiction.

Through it all, he’s been open about his faith and the belief that pain can lead to purpose.

“I’ve made mistakes,” he said. “But God has been kind enough to give me another chance — as an actor, as a husband, and as a father.”

The birth of Christopher, he says, is “a gift wrapped in grace.”

Fans Celebrate “A Second Chance”

News of the baby’s arrival spread quickly across social media, with fans flooding the internet with congratulations and heartfelt messages.

“At 70, still growing, still loving — that’s inspiring,” one fan wrote.

“He’s proof that it’s never too late to start again,” another commented.

Photos released by the family show Grammer gently cradling the newborn, his trademark smile softened by awe and tenderness.

“He’s got my nose,” he laughed. “Poor kid!”

The Final Bow — And a Beginning

As he prepares to return for another Frasier revival season, Grammer says fatherhood now defines him more than any role he’s ever played.

“I’ve played kings and fools,” he said. “But the best role I’ve ever had — and will ever have — is being Dad.”

At 70, that statement sounds less like a punchline and more like a prayer.

Because for Kelsey Grammer, fatherhood isn’t just another chapter — it’s the encore of a lifetime.