DAVID HYDE PIERCE
David Hyde Pierce
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 3, 1959
Place of Birth: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
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).
Filmography
Starring
2026·
MouseMr. Murdaugh
2022·
JuliaPaul Child
2017·
Julie's GreenroomDavid Hyde Pierce
Henry Neumann
Henry Neumann
Self
Self
2004·
The Tony Danza ShowSelf
John Gielgud
2025·
This Ordinary ThingSelf (voice)
2024·
The ExorcismFather Conor
2020·
Stars in the HouseSelf
2019·
The Lavender ScareDr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
2017·
When We RiseDr. Jones
Vanya
Self - Host
2010·
The Perfect HostWarwick Wilson
2009·
The Good WifeFrank Prady
2009·
Stingray SamNarrator
2009·
Forever PlaidThe Narrator
Self
Self
Self - Guest
Emperor Zombie (voice)
2005·
Celebrity MixSelf (archive footage)
2004·
HellboyAbe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)
Niles Crane
2003·
Gary the Rat2003·
Down with LovePeter MacMannus
2002·
Laud WeinerLaud Weiner
2002·
Full FrontalCarl
2002·
Treasure PlanetDoctor Doppler (voice)
2001·
On the EdgeBarney (segment "Happy Birthday")
2001·
Osmosis JonesDrix (voice)
2001·
Chain of FoolsMr. Kerner
Henry
2000·
TitusJerry October
2000·
Isn't She GreatMichael Hastings
Bird (voice)
Self - Guest
1999·
The Frasier StorySelf
1999·
Jackie's Back!Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
The Narrator
1998·
HerculesDaedalus (voice), Daedalus
1998·
A Bug's LifeSlim (voice)
1997·
The ViewSelf
Baron Von Lichtenstamp (voice)
Niles Crane
1995·
Caroline in the CityJimmy Callahan, Dr. Niles Crane
Puss (voice)
1995·
The Outer LimitsDr. Jack Henson
Self
1995·
NixonJohn Dean
1994·
WolfRoy McCallister
Self - Guest
1993·
GMTVSelf
Self - Guest
1993·
FrasierNiles Crane
1993·
Addams Family ValuesDelivery Room Doctor
1993·
Sleepless in SeattleDennis Reed
1992·
Storytime1992·
The Powers That BeTheodore Van Horne
Self
1991·
Little Man TateGarth Emmerick
1991·
The Fisher KingLou Rosen
1990·
Dream OnJerry Dorfer
1989·
The SimpsonsFelix (voice), Cecil Terwilliger (voice)
1989·
Vampire's KissTheater Guy
1988·
KnightwatchGibson
Self - Guest
Bartender at Fashion Show
1988·
Rocket GibraltarMonsieur Henri
Businessman
1988·
Crossing DelanceyMark
1985·
Spenser: For HireO'Neill
1985·
Moving ViolationsImmigration Officer
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1952·
TodaySelf
1949·
The Emmy AwardsSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Production
2025·
HoldExecutive Producer
2024·
Facing the WindExecutive Producer
2024·
Visiting BirdieExecutive Producer
2020·
Sky BlossomExecutive Producer
Writer