Actor
David Hyde Pierce
Biography

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 ...

Known For
Acting
2024 -- The Exorcism | Father Conor
2019 -- The Lavender Scare | Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
2016 -- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows | Self
2015 -- Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot | Self
2012 -- Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Vanya
2010 -- Sondheim! The Birthday Concert | Self - Host
2010 -- The Perfect Host | Warwick Wilson
2009 -- Forever Plaid | The Narrator
2009 -- Stingray Sam | Narrator
2008 -- Monty Python Conquers America | Self
2006 -- The Amazing Screw-On Head | Emperor Zombie (voice)
2006 -- World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One | self
2005 -- Celebrity Mix | Self (archive footage)
2004 -- Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter | Niles Crane
2004 -- Hellboy | Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)
2003 -- Down with Love | Peter MacMannus
2003 -- The Shakespeare Sessions |
2002 -- Treasure Planet | Doctor Doppler (voice)
2002 -- Full Frontal | Carl
2002 -- Laud Weiner | Laud Weiner
2001 -- Osmosis Jones | Drix (voice)
2001 -- Wet Hot American Summer | Henry
2001 -- On the Edge | Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
2001 -- Chain of Fools | Mr. Kerner
2000 -- The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! | Bird (voice)
2000 -- Isn't She Great | Michael Hastings
1999 -- The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human | The Narrator
1999 -- Jackie's Back! | Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
1998 -- A Bug's Life | Slim (voice)
1996 -- Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Niles Crane
1995 -- Nixon | John Dean
1995 -- The World of James Bond |
1994 -- Wolf | Roy McCallister
1993 -- Addams Family Values | Delivery Room Doctor
1993 -- Sleepless in Seattle | Dennis Reed
1991 -- The Fisher King | Lou Rosen
1991 -- Little Man Tate | Garth Emmerick
1988 -- Vampire's Kiss | Theater Guy
1988 -- The Appointments of Dennis Jennings | Businessman
1988 -- Rocket Gibraltar | Monsieur Henri
1988 -- Crossing Delancey | Mark
1988 -- Bright Lights, Big City | Bartender at Fashion Show
1985 -- Moving Violations | Immigration Officer
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