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David Hyde Pierce
Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn April 3, 1959 (66 years)
David Hyde Pierce 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.
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.
Filmography
| 2024 | The Exorcism · as Father Conor |
| 2022 | Julia (2022) (TV Series) · as Paul Child |
| 2017 | Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (TV Series) · as Henry Neumann |
| 2017 | The Lavender Scare · as Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice) |
| 2017 | When We Rise (TV Series) · as Dr. Jones |
| 2016 | Robert Shaw: Man of Many Voices · as Narrator |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer (TV Series) · as Henry Neumann |
| 2010 | The Perfect Host · as Warwick Wilson |
| 2009 | The Good Wife (TV Series) · as Frank Prady |
| 2009 | Stingray Sam · as Narrator |
| 2008 | Forever Plaid · as The Narrator |
| 2005 | The Amazing Screw-On Head · as Emperor Zombie (voice) |
| 2004 | A Conversation with Art Director Roy Christopher · as Dr. Niles Crane |
| 2004 | The Mystery of Maris: The Break-Up Begins · as Dr. Niles Crane |
| 2004 | Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter · as Niles Crane |
| 2004 | Hellboy · as Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2004 | The Apprentice (US) (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Marching on to Season Two · as Dr. Niles Crane |
| 2004 | Roz's Dating Tips · as Dr. Niles Crane |
| 2004 | The Niles & Daphne Attraction · as Dr. Niles Crane |
| 2003 | Gary the Rat (TV Series) · as Addison |
| 2003 | Down with Love · as Peter Macmannus |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet · as Doctor Doppler (voice) |
| 2002 | Full Frontal · as Carl |
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones · as Drix (voice) |
| 2001 | Wet Hot American Summer · as Henry |
| 2001 | On the Edge · as Barney (segment "happy Birthday") |
| 2000 | The Tangerine Bear · as Bird (voice) |
| 2000 | Chain of Fools · as Mr. Kerner |
| 2000 | Titus (TV Series) · as Jerry October |
| 2000 | Isn't She Great · as Michael Hastings |
| 1999 | The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human · as The Narrator |
| 1999 | Jackie's Back! · as Perry (the Deaf Rehearsal Pianist) |
| 1998 | A Bug's Life · as Slim (voice) |
| 1998 | Hercules (TV Series) · as Daedalus (voice) |
| 1996 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond · as Niles Crane |
| 1996 | Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series (TV Series) · as Baron Von Lichtenstamp |
| 1995 | Nixon · as John Dean |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | Caroline in the City (TV Series) · as Jimmy Callahan |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits (1995) (TV Series) · as Dr. Jack Henson |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV Series) · as Puss (voice) |
| 1994 | Wolf · as Roy Mccallister |
| 1993 | Addams Family Values · as Delivery Room Doctor |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Niles Crane |
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle · as Dennis Reed |
| 1992 | The Powers That Be (TV Series) · as Theodore Van Horne |
| 1991 | Little Man Tate · as Garth Emmerick |
| 1991 | The Fisher King · as Lou Rosen |
| 1990 | Dream On (TV Series) · as Jerry Dorfer |
| 1990 | Across Five Aprils · as Union Soldier |
| 1989 | The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Cecil Terwilliger (voice) |
| 1988 | Knightwatch (TV Series) · as Gibson |
| 1988 | Vampire's Kiss · as Theater Guy |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey · as Mark |
| 1988 | The Appointments of Dennis Jennings · as Businessman |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) |
| 1988 | Rocket Gibraltar · as Monsieur Henri |
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City · as Bartender At Fashion Show |
| 1986 | Crime Story (TV Series) · as Nsa Agent Carruthers |
| 1985 | Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) |
| 1985 | Moving Violations · as Immigration Officer |
| 1969 | Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Commander Chiphead |