David Hyde Pierce
Acting
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Acting Credits
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...
Known For
Filmography
Mouse
2026
as Mr. Murdaugh
This Ordinary Thing
2025
as Self (voice)
The Exorcism
2024
as Father Conor
Julia
2022
as Paul Child
Stars in the House
2020
as Self
The Lavender Scare
2019
as Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017
as Henry Neumann
When We Rise
2017
as Dr. Jones
Julie's Greenroom
2017
as David Hyde Pierce
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
as Self
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015
as Self
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
as Henry Neumann
Sharon Isbin: Troubadour
2014
as David Hyde Pierce Self - interviewee
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
2012
as Vanya
The Perfect Host
2010
as Warwick Wilson
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
2010
as Self - Host
Forever Plaid
2009
as The Narrator
Stingray Sam
2009
as Narrator
The Good Wife
2009
as Frank Prady
Monty Python Conquers America
2008
as Self
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
The Amazing Screw-On Head
2006
as Emperor Zombie (voice)
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One
2006
as self
The Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
Celebrity Mix
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
2004
as Niles Crane
Hellboy
2004
as Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
The Celebrity Apprentice
2004
as Self
Down with Love
2003
as Peter MacMannus
The Shakespeare Sessions
2003
Behind the Couch: The Making of 'Frasier'
2003
as Self
Gary the Rat
2003
Treasure Planet
2002
as Doctor Doppler (voice)
Full Frontal
2002
as Carl
Laud Weiner
2002
as Laud Weiner
Wet Hot American Summer
2001
as Henry
Chain of Fools
2001
as Mr. Kerner
Osmosis Jones
2001
as Drix (voice)
On the Edge
2001
as Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!
2000
as Bird (voice)
Isn't She Great
2000
as Michael Hastings
Titus
2000
as Jerry October
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
1999
as The Narrator
Jackie's Back!
1999
as Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
The Frasier Story
1999
as Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999
as Self - Guest
A Bug's Life
1998
as Slim (voice)
Hercules
1998
as Daedalus
Hercules
1998
as Daedalus (voice)
The View
1997
as Self
The View
1997
as Self - Guest
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996
as Niles Crane
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
1996
as Baron Von Lichtenstamp (voice)
Nixon
1995
as John Dean
The World of James Bond
1995
as Self
The Adventures of Hyperman
1995
The Outer Limits
1995
as Dr. Jack Henson
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Puss (voice)
Caroline in the City
1995
as Dr. Niles Crane
Caroline in the City
1995
as Jimmy Callahan
Wolf
1994
as Roy McCallister
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
as Dennis Reed
Addams Family Values
1993
as Delivery Room Doctor
Frasier
1993
as Niles Crane
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
GMTV
1993
as Self
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
The Powers That Be
1992
as Theodore Van Horne
Storytime
1992
The Fisher King
1991
as Lou Rosen
Little Man Tate
1991
as Garth Emmerick
Dream On
1990
as Jerry Dorfer
Vampire's Kiss
1989
as Theater Guy
The Simpsons
1989
as Cecil Terwilliger (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Felix (voice)
Crossing Delancey
1988
as Mark
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
1988
as Businessman
Rocket Gibraltar
1988
as Monsieur Henri
Bright Lights, Big City
1988
as Bartender at Fashion Show
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
Knightwatch
1988
as Gibson
Moving Violations
1985
as Immigration Officer
Spenser: For Hire
1985
as O'Neill
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Presenter
Today
1952
as Self
The Emmy Awards
1949
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee