David Hyde Pierce

Actor

Born: April 3, 1959 (age 67)
From: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

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…

Filmography (48)

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
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
The Shakespeare Sessions (2003)
Treasure Planet (2002)
Doctor Doppler (voice)
Full Frontal (2002)
Carl
Laud Weiner
Laud Weiner (2002)
Laud Weiner
Osmosis Jones (2001)
Drix (voice)
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Henry
On the Edge (2001)
Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
Chain of Fools (2001)
Mr. Kerner
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! (2000)
Bird (voice)
Isn't She Great (2000)
Michael Hastings
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)
The Narrator