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- Born: April 3, 1959
- Birthplace: Saratoga Springs, New York
- Emmy Awards: Four
- Golden Globe nominations: Five
- Portrayed "Dr. Niles Crane," Frasier
- 2007 Tony Award for best actor in a musical for Curtains
- Has been acting since 1987
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David Hyde Pierce is an American actor who starred as Frasier Crane's brother Niles in the long-running sitcom Frasier. He has also appeared in various films and on Broadway.
After Proposition 8 in California, the bill blocking gay marriage in the state, was upheld by the California Supreme Court, Pierce spoke out on his outrage over the decision. He also announed that he had married his long-time partner, Brian Hargrove, in 2008, before same-sex marriages were prohibited.E! Online: David Hyde Pierce Reveals Marriage and Prop 8 Outrage
Life and Career
David Hyde Pierce was born in Saratoga Springs, New York. His father was an insurance agent, and his mother was an aspiring actress.Pierce had a passion for playing the piano from an early age but decided to study acting when he attended Yale University for his undergraduate studies.
His big break came when he starred as Dr. Niles Crane in the NBC sitcom Frasier. Since then he has worked steadily on stage and in films, appearing in such stage productions as Spamalot and in such films as Down with Love.
Timeline
- 1988: The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
- 1991: Little Man Tate
- 1993: Sleepless in Seattle
- 1993-2004: Frasier
- 1998: A Bug's Life
- 2001: Wet Hot American Summer
- 2003: Down with Love
- 2004: Hellboy
- 2007-present: Curtains
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David Hyde Pierce Questions
Who should play the Riddler in Batman 3? (assuming there is a third movie, with the villain headlining) 5 AnswersJohnny Depp seems to be leading the rumor list, and I admit he would be a good pick. I think that Alan Rickman would make a good Riddler. He's good with dry... read more
Ear Piercing Please Help!?!?!?!?!? 2 AnswersA normal lobe piercing takes about 6 weeks to heal, if not a little longer. A cartilage piercing takes longer sometimes. As for piercings on boys...theres nothi... read more
Whats David Carusos race? 3 AnswersHe as born in Queens, New York. His father was of Italian descent;his mother was of Irish descent. read more
Where can I find the death photo of David Carradine? 4 AnswersI don't really know how appropriate this question is, Anjrued. His family is "outraged" over the photo. However, it's already "out there" I guess and part of o... read more -
David Hyde Pierce Interviews
- Broadway.com: David Hyde Pierce, Q&A Interview (May 21, 2007)
David Hyde Pierce Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1959: Born on April 3 in Saratoga Springs, New York
- 1988: The Appointments of Dennis Jennings - IMDb Listing
- 1991: Little Man Tate - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1993: Sleepless in Seattle - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1993-2004: Frasier - IMDb Listing
- 1998: A Bug's Life - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2001: Wet Hot American Summer - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2003: Down with Love - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2004: Hellboy - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2007-Present: Curtains - IBDB Listing | The New York Times Review



