David Hyde Pierce

Where to watch David Hyde Pierce

• FrasierTV Show · 1993

Biography

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.

Filmography

1. 2024The Exorcismas Father Conor
2. 2022Juliaas Paul Child · 16 episodes
3. 2019The Lavender Scareas Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
4. 2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Lateras Henry Neumann · 1 episode
5. 2017Julie's Greenroomas David Hyde Pierce · 2 episodes
6. 2017When We Riseas Dr. Jones · 4 episodes
7. 2016Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrowsas Self
8. 2015Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hotas Self
9. 2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Campas Henry Neumann · 2 episodes
10. 2010Sondheim! The Birthday Concertas Self - Host · Writer
11. 2010The Perfect Hostas Warwick Wilson
12. 2009The Good Wifeas Frank Prady · 8 episodes
13. 2009Stingray Samas Narrator
14. 2008Monty Python Conquers Americaas Self
15. 2006The Amazing Screw-On Headas Emperor Zombie (voice)
16. 2004Frasier: Analyzing the Laughteras Niles Crane
17. 2004Hellboyas Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)
18. 2004The Celebrity Apprenticeas Self · 1 episode
19. 2003Gary the Rat1 episode
20. 2003Down with Loveas Peter MacMannus
21. 2003The Shakespeare Sessions
22. 2002Treasure Planetas Doctor Doppler (voice)
23. 2002Full Frontalas Carl
24. 2002Laud Weineras Laud Weiner
25. 2001Osmosis Jonesas Drix (voice)
26. 2001Wet Hot American Summeras Henry
27. 2001On the Edgeas Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
28. 2001Chain of Foolsas Mr. Kerner
29. 2000The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!as Bird (voice)
30. 2000Titusas Jerry October · 1 episode
31. 2000Isn't She Greatas Michael Hastings
32. 1999The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Humanas The Narrator
33. 1999Jackie's Back!as Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
34. 1999The Frasier Storyas Self
35. 1998A Bug's Lifeas Slim (voice)
36. 1998Herculesas Daedalus · 5 episodes
37. 1996Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyondas Niles Crane
38. 1996Mighty Ducks: The Animated Seriesas Baron Von Lichtenstamp (voice) · 1 episode
39. 1995Nixonas John Dean
40. 1995The World of James Bondas Self
41. 1995Caroline in the Cityas Dr. Niles Crane · 1 episode
42. 1995The Outer Limitsas Dr. Jack Henson · 1 episode
43. 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas Puss (voice) · 1 episode
44. 1994Wolfas Roy McCallister
45. 1993Addams Family Valuesas Delivery Room Doctor
46. 1993Frasieras Niles Crane · 264 episodes
47. 1993Sleepless in Seattleas Dennis Reed
48. 1992The Powers That Beas Theodore Van Horne · 20 episodes
49. 1991The Fisher Kingas Lou Rosen
50. 1991Little Man Tateas Garth Emmerick
51. 1990Dream Onas Jerry Dorfer · 1 episode
52. 1989The Simpsonsas Cecil Terwilliger (voice) · 2 episodes
53. 1989Vampire's Kissas Theater Guy
54. 1988The Appointments of Dennis Jenningsas Businessman
55. 1988Rocket Gibraltaras Monsieur Henri
56. 1988Crossing Delanceyas Mark
57. 1988Bright Lights, Big Cityas Bartender at Fashion Show
58. 1985Spenser: For Hireas O'Neill · 1 episode
59. 1985Moving Violationsas Immigration Officer
60. 1949The Emmy Awardsas Self · 1 episode