Acting
David Hyde Pierce
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
Mouse
Film · 2026
This Ordinary Thing
Film · 2025
The Exorcism
Film · 2024
Julia
Series · 2022
Stars in the House
Series · 2020
The Lavender Scare
Film · 2019
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Series · 2017
When We Rise
Series · 2017
Julie's Greenroom
Series · 2017
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Film · 2016
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Film · 2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Series · 2015
Sharon Isbin: Troubadour
Film · 2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Series · 2014
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Film · 2012
The Perfect Host
Film · 2010
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Film · 2010
Forever Plaid
Film · 2009
Stingray Sam
Film · 2009
The Good Wife
Series · 2009
Monty Python Conquers America
Film · 2008
The Graham Norton Show
Series · 2007
The Amazing Screw-On Head
Film · 2006
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One
Film · 2006
The Megan Mullally Show
Series · 2006
Celebrity Mix
Film · 2005
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Film · 2004
Hellboy
Film · 2004
The Tony Danza Show
Series · 2004
The Celebrity Apprentice
Series · 2004
Down with Love
Film · 2003
The Shakespeare Sessions
Film · 2003
Behind the Couch: The Making of 'Frasier'
Film · 2003
Gary the Rat
Series · 2003
Treasure Planet
Film · 2002
Full Frontal
Film · 2002
Laud Weiner
Film · 2002
Wet Hot American Summer
Film · 2001
Chain of Fools
Film · 2001
Osmosis Jones
Film · 2001
On the Edge
Film · 2001
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!
Film · 2000
Isn't She Great
Film · 2000
Titus
Series · 2000
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
Film · 1999
Jackie's Back!
Film · 1999
The Frasier Story
Film · 1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Series · 1999
A Bug's Life
Film · 1998
Hercules
Series · 1998
Hercules
Series · 1998
The View
Series · 1997
The View
Series · 1997
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Film · 1996
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
Series · 1996
Nixon
Film · 1995
The World of James Bond
Film · 1995
The Adventures of Hyperman
Series · 1995
The Outer Limits
Series · 1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Series · 1995
Caroline in the City
Series · 1995
Caroline in the City
Series · 1995
Wolf
Film · 1994
Sleepless in Seattle
Film · 1993
Addams Family Values
Film · 1993
Frasier
Series · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Series · 1993
GMTV
Series · 1993
Late Show with David Letterman
Series · 1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Series · 1992
The Powers That Be
Series · 1992
Storytime
Series · 1992
The Fisher King
Film · 1991
Little Man Tate
Film · 1991
Dream On
Series · 1990
Vampire's Kiss
Film · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
Crossing Delancey
Film · 1988
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
Film · 1988
Rocket Gibraltar
Film · 1988
Bright Lights, Big City
Film · 1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Series · 1988
Knightwatch
Series · 1988
Moving Violations
Film · 1985
Spenser: For Hire
Series · 1985
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Tony Awards
Series · 1956
Today
Series · 1952
The Emmy Awards
Series · 1949
Golden Globe Awards
Series · 1944
Vivien & the Florist
Film