Best known for his role as 'Sam Malone' in TV series, "Cheers" ‎(Emmy Awards, 1990 & 1993)‎ ‎(Golden Globe Awards, 1990 & 1991)‎, and as 'Dr. John Becker' in TV series, "Becker". He received an additional Golden Globe Award for 1985's "Something About Amelia".
His 1993 divorce of second wife, Casey, set a record ‎(at that time)‎ in Hollywood, costing him $25 million in alimony. He was having a somewhat public affair at the time with comedian/actress, Whoopi Goldberg.

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