Acting
David Hyde Pierce
Born 1959-04-03
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).
Acting
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
Sharon Isbin: Troubadour
2014 · David Hyde Pierce Self - interviewee
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
Treasure Planet
2002 · Doctor Doppler (voice)
Full Frontal
2002 · Carl
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
Jackie's Back!
1999 · Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
