
David Hyde Pierce
Acting
Born: 1959-04-03 ยท 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 Curta
๐ฌ Movies (20)

Mouse
2026
Mr. Murdaugh

This Ordinary Thing
2025
Self (voice)

The Exorcism
2024
Father Conor

The Lavender Scare
2019
Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
Self

Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015
Self

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
2012
Vanya

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
2010
Self - Host

The Perfect Host
2010
Warwick Wilson

Forever Plaid
2009
The Narrator

Stingray Sam
2009
Narrator

Monty Python Conquers America
2008
Self

The Amazing Screw-On Head
2006
Emperor Zombie (voice)

World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One
2006
self
Celebrity Mix
2005
Self (archive footage)

Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
2004
Niles Crane

Hellboy
2004
Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)

Behind the Couch: The Making of 'Frasier'
2003
Self

Down with Love
2003
Peter MacMannus
The Shakespeare Sessions
2003
๐บ TV Shows (20)

Julia
2022
Paul Child

Stars in the House
2020
Self

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017
Henry Neumann

Julie's Greenroom
2017
David Hyde Pierce

When We Rise
2017
Dr. Jones

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
Henry Neumann

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self

The Good Wife
2009
Frank Prady

The Graham Norton Show
2007
Self

The Megan Mullally Show
2006
Self - Guest
The Tony Danza Show
2004
Self

The Celebrity Apprentice
2004
Self

Gary the Rat
2003

Titus
2000
Jerry October

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999
Self - Guest

Hercules
1998
Daedalus

Hercules
1998
Daedalus (voice)

The View
1997
Self

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
1996
Baron Von Lichtenstamp (voice)
The Adventures of Hyperman
1995