Date of Birth: April 3, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
David Hyde Pierce is an American actor and director, best known for his role as Dr. Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom “Frasier,” which aired from 1993 to 2004. Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, Pierce developed a love for acting at a young age. He attended Yale University, where he majored in English and theater studies, before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Pierce’s breakout role came with “Frasier,” where his portrayal of the neurotic and intellectual younger brother of Frasier Crane earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards. Following “Frasier,” Pierce continued to have a successful career on stage and screen, including roles in Broadway productions such as “Curtains,” for which he won a Tony Award, and “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” In addition to his acting career, Pierce is an advocate for Alzheimer’s research and has been involved in various charitable endeavors. He married his longtime partner, Brian Hargrove, in 2008.
5 Interesting Facts about David Hyde Pierce
1. David Hyde Pierce won four Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as Dr. Niles Crane on “Frasier.”
2. He is a skilled classical pianist and has often incorporated his musical talents into his acting roles.
3. Pierce won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in “Curtains” in 2007.
4. He is an advocate for Alzheimer’s research, inspired by his grandfather’s battle with the disease.
5. Pierce publicly came out as gay in 2007 and married his partner, Brian Hargrove, in 2008.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Hyde Pierce
1. “The great thing about being an actor is that you can be different people.”
2. “I think being funny is not anyone’s first choice.”
3. “I tried to make my peace with the fact that being a human being is a complicated, messy thing.”
4. “There is no quick fix for Alzheimer’s, but there is hope.”
5. “I think it’s important to lead by example and to be true to who you are.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
David Hyde Pierce’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.
Children
David Hyde Pierce does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [David Hyde Pierce IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001383/
2. [David Hyde Pierce Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/david-hyde-pierce
