Spencer Grammer 'encouraged by dad Kelsey'

Spencer Grammer has revealed that her father Kelsey encouraged her to follow in his footsteps as a TV star.

The Greek actress told Parade that she discussed her career with Kelsey, who starred as psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane in sitcoms Cheers and Frasier.

Spencer said: "My dad has an incredible passion for living life and he's really, really funny, so he definitely encourages me to enjoy all aspects of life.

"He's very proud of me and definitely encourages my career path, and we have a good time talking about work."

Of her life with a famous father, she added: "We never had to wait in line!

"I actually had a crush on Jonathan Taylor Thomas when I was, like, 10 or 11 and he introduced me to him at an Emmy party - but he wasn't really into me!"