David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1959-04-03 (64 years old)

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David Hyde Pierce (Height: 5 feet 9 inches) is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier from 1993 to 2004. For his role on Frasier, Pierce won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, making him the only performer to have won four consecutive Emmys in that category. He also received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Lieutenant Frank Cioffi in the Broadway musical Curtains (2007).


Pierce was born David Pierce on April 3, 1959, in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is the youngest of four children. His father, James Joseph Pierce, was a salesman, and his mother, Laura Marie Hughes, was a homemaker. Pierce attended Saratoga Springs High School, where he was a member of the drama club. After graduating from high school, Pierce attended Yale School of Drama, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1984.


Pierce began his acting career in the theater. He appeared in a number of off-Broadway productions, including The Threepenny Opera, The Playboys, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 1989, he made his Broadway debut in the play The Heidi Chronicles.


Pierce's breakthrough role came in 1993, when he was cast as Dr. Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier. The show was a spin-off of the popular sitcom Cheers, and it starred Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who moves to Seattle to join his brother Niles, also a psychiatrist, in practice. Pierce's portrayal of Niles Crane was both hilarious and nuanced, and he quickly became a fan favorite. For his work on the show, Pierce won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, making him the only performer to have won four consecutive Emmys in that category.


After Frasier ended its run in 2004, Pierce continued to work in television and film. He has starred in a number of television series, including The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Veep. He has also appeared in a number of films, including Wet Hot American Summer, Down with Love, and A Bug's Life.


In addition to his acting work, Pierce is also a director and producer. He has directed episodes of the television series Frasier, The Good Wife, and Veep. He has also produced a number of television projects, including The Good Fight and The Undoing.


Pierce is married to Brian Hargrove, a film producer. They have been together since 2002 and were married in 2008.

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Filmography

all 76

Movies 46

TV Shows 30

self 19

Voice 6

Narrator 3

Producer 1

The Georgetown Project

The Georgetown Project (2024)

Movie
Paul Child
Julia

Julia (2022)

TV
Executive Producer
Sky Blossom

Sky Blossom (2020)

Movie
Self - Reader of Frank Kameny's Letters
The Lavender Scare

The Lavender Scare (2019)

Movie
Self
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016)

Movie
Henry Neumann
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)

TV
Himself
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot

Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot (2015)

Movie
5.67
Self - Interviewee
Sharon Isbin: Troubadour

Sharon Isbin: Troubadour (2014)

Movie
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)

TV
3.5
Actor
The Phantom Tollbooth: Beyond Expectations

The Phantom Tollbooth: Beyond Expectations (2013)

Movie
Vanya
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (2012)

Movie
Self - Host
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010)

Movie
Warwick Wilson
The Perfect Host

The Perfect Host (2010)

Movie
Frank Prady
The Good Wife

The Good Wife (2009)

TV
6.01
The Narrator
Forever Plaid

Forever Plaid (2009)

Movie
Narrator
Stingray Sam

Stingray Sam (2009)

Movie
Self
Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America (2008)

Movie
Himself
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show (2007)

TV
7.5
The Megan Mullally Show

The Megan Mullally Show (2006)

TV
Emperor Zombie
The Amazing Screw-On Head

The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)

Movie
self
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One

World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One (2006)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Celebrity Mix

Celebrity Mix (2005)

Movie
Self
The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show (2004)

TV
Niles Crane
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter

Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004)

Movie
Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)
Hellboy

Hellboy (2004)

Movie
6.18
The Celebrity Apprentice

The Celebrity Apprentice (2004)

TV
6
Addison
Gary the Rat

Gary the Rat (2003)

TV
Peter MacMannus
Down with Love

Down with Love (2003)

Movie
The Shakespeare Sessions

The Shakespeare Sessions (2003)

Movie
Doctor Doppler (voice)
Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet (2002)

Movie
7.18
Carl
Full Frontal

Full Frontal (2002)

Movie
Laud Weiner
Laud Weiner

Laud Weiner (2002)

Movie
Drix
Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones (2001)

Movie
7
Henry
Wet Hot American Summer

Wet Hot American Summer (2001)

Movie
Barney (segment 'Happy Birthday')
On The Edge

On The Edge (2001)

Movie
Mr. Kerner
Chain of Fools

Chain of Fools (2001)

Movie
Bird
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!

The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! (2000)

Movie
Titus

Titus (2000)

TV
6
Michael Hastings
Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great (2000)

Movie
The Narrator
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human

The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)

Movie
Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
Jackie's Back!

Jackie's Back! (1999)

Movie
Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999)

TV
Slim (voice)
A Bug's Life

A Bug's Life (1998)

Movie
6.7
Daedalus (voice)
Hercules

Hercules (1998)

TV
6.22
Self
The View

The View (1997)

TV
5.5
Niles Crane
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond

Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)

Movie
John Dean
Nixon

Nixon (1995)

Movie
6
Buttons The Chimp
The Adventures of Hyperman

The Adventures of Hyperman (1995)

TV
The World of James Bond

The World of James Bond (1995)

Movie
Dr. Jack Henson
The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits (1995)

TV
6
Puss (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)

TV
Roy McCallister
Wolf

Wolf (1994)

Movie
5.43
Delivery Room Doctor
Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values (1993)

Movie
5.76
Niles Crane
Frasier

Frasier (1993)

TV
5.35
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

TV
6
Dennis Reed
Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Movie
5.38
Self
GMTV

GMTV (1993)

TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

TV
5.75
Theodore Van Horne
The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be (1992)

TV
Lou Rosen
The Fisher King

The Fisher King (1991)

Movie
6
Garth Emmerick
Little Man Tate

Little Man Tate (1991)

Movie
Dream On

Dream On (1990)

TV
6
Cecil Terwilliger (voice) / Felix (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.75
Gibson
Knightwatch

Knightwatch (1988)

TV
Theater Guy
Vampire's Kiss

Vampire's Kiss (1988)

Movie
Businessman
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988)

Movie
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)

TV
Monsieur Henri
Rocket Gibraltar

Rocket Gibraltar (1988)

Movie
Mark
Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey (1988)

Movie
3.5
Bartender at Fashion Show
Bright Lights, Big City

Bright Lights, Big City (1988)

Movie
Spenser: For Hire

Spenser: For Hire (1985)

TV
6
Immigration Officer
Moving Violations

Moving Violations (1985)

Movie
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (1975)

TV
6.36
Self - Presenter
Tony Awards

Tony Awards (1956)

TV
1
Self
Today

Today (1952)

TV
Self
The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards (1949)

TV
6.08

Ratings

Average 6.18
Based on 2.4 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1959-04-03 (64 years old)

Birth Place
Saratoga Springs, United States of America

Spouse
Brian Hargrove

Father
George Hyde Pierce

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
David Hyde-Pierce

Awards
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Isabelle Stevenson Award


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