David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

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.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1959-04-03
Place of Birth: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
Also Known As: David Hyde-Pierce

Movies List of David Hyde Pierce

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The Fisher King

1991 Movie
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Sleepless in Seattle

1993 Movie
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Wolf

1994 Movie
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Down with Love

2003 Movie
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Nixon

1995 Movie
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Chain of Fools

2001 Movie
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Little Man Tate

1991 Movie
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Vampire's Kiss

1988 Movie
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Treasure Planet

2002 Movie
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Moving Violations

1985 Movie
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A Bug's Life

1998 Movie
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Osmosis Jones

2001 Movie
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Crossing Delancey

1988 Movie
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Full Frontal

2002 Movie
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The Perfect Host

2010 Movie
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Celebrity Mix

2005 Movie
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Isn't She Great

2000 Movie
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Rocket Gibraltar

1988 Movie
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Forever Plaid

2009 Movie
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Laud Weiner

2002 Movie
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On The Edge

2001 Movie
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Addams Family Values

1993 Movie
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Hellboy

2004 Movie
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The Lavender Scare

2019 Movie
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The Exorcism

2024 Movie
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Stingray Sam

2009 Movie
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Jackie's Back!

1999 Movie