Actor Kelsey Grammer has become a father for the seventh time after his wife gave birth to a boy, according to reports.

It is the Frasier star’s third child with his fourth wife Kayte Walsh.

Kayte Walsh, left, and Kelsey Grammer
(Jordan Strauss/AP)

A representative for the 61-year-old told People: “Auden James Ellis Grammer was born on Monday, Nov 14, weighing 7lbs and measuring 21 inches long.

“Both mother and son are doing great.

“The name was chosen to honour the great poet W.H. Auden, and James is after another great poet and singer James Taylor – two of our favourites.”