Spencer Grammer facts for kids
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Spencer Grammer
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Grammer at GalaxyCon Columbus in 2024
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Spencer Karen Grammer
October 9, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | Marymount Manhattan College (BFA) Columbia University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Summer Smith in Rick and Morty |
| Spouse(s) |
James Hesketh
(m. 2011; div. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Greer Grammer (half-sister) |
Spencer Karen Grammer is an American actress. She was born on October 9, 1983. She is well-known for her voice role as Summer Smith in the animated science-fiction show Rick and Morty. She also played Casey Cartwright in the college comedy-drama series Greek.
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About Spencer Grammer
Spencer Grammer was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father is the famous actor Kelsey Grammer. Her mother is Doreen Alderman. Spencer has several half-siblings. These include three half-sisters and three half-brothers from her father's side. She also has one half-sister from her mother's side.
Education and Learning
Spencer went to Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She studied there and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Later, in 2023, she graduated from Columbia University School of the Arts. There, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in directing.
Spencer's Acting Journey
Spencer Grammer started acting when she was very young. Her first appearance was on the TV show Cheers. Her father, Kelsey Grammer, was a star on that show.
Key TV Roles
One of Spencer's most famous roles was as Casey Cartwright in the ABC Family series Greek. In this show, she played a sister navigating college life. Her character, Casey, explored the world of fraternities and sororities with her brother, Rusty. The show was set in a college town in Ohio.
In 2013, Spencer Grammer starred in Ironside. This show was a new version of an older TV series. However, it was canceled after only three episodes aired.
Since 2013, Spencer has been the voice of Summer Smith in Rick and Morty. This is a very popular animated science fiction series on Adult Swim. Her voice acting brings the character of Summer to life for many fans.
Her Family Life
Spencer Grammer married James Hesketh, who is a firefighter. They got married on February 11, 2011. In October 2011, they welcomed their son, Emmett. James Hesketh filed for divorce from Spencer in November 2017.
Movies and TV Shows
Spencer Grammer has acted in many movies and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Appearances
- Beautiful Ohio (2006)
- Missing William (2011)
- Roommate Wanted (2015)
- Boone The Bounty Hunter (2017)
Television Appearances
- Cheers (1992) - Her first role as a child.
- Clubhouse (2004-2005)
- As the World Turns (2006) - Played Dr. Lucy Montgomery.
- Greek (2007–2011) - Lead role as Casey Cartwright.
- Rick and Morty (2013–present) - Main voice role as Summer Smith.
- Chicago PD (2014)
- Grey's Anatomy (2017)
- Tell Me a Story (2018)
- The Barbarian and the Troll (2021) - Main voice role as Brendar.
- Solar Opposites (2022–2023) - Voice role as Lynette.
See also
In Spanish: Spencer Grammer para niños
