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The Frasier Star Who Auditioned For Han Solo In Star Wars

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Future Frasier star auditioned to play Star Wars' iconic smuggler Han Solo before Harrison Ford landed the role.
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  • Kelsey Grammer, best known for playing Frasier Crane, was one of the actors who tried out for the part of Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy.
  • Despite losing out to Harrison Ford, Grammer's failed Han Solo audition kickstarted his rise to fame, leading to his iconic role as Frasier on the hit '90s sitcom.
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