David Hyde Pierce

Q: What was David Hyde Pierce's first film?

David Hyde Pierce's film debut was in the 1990 movie 'The Perfect Host'. This marked the beginning of his transition from stage to screen.

Q: What is David Hyde Pierce's most successful role?

His most successful role is undoubtedly Niles Crane in 'Frasier', which earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades throughout its run.

Q: Has David Hyde Pierce appeared in any animated films?

Yes, David Hyde Pierce lent his voice to the character of Dr. Doppler in the animated film 'Treasure Planet' (2002), showcasing his voice acting skills.

Q: What are some of David Hyde Pierce's other notable TV shows?

In addition to 'Frasier', David Hyde Pierce starred in 'The Good Wife' and 'Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp', demonstrating his range in various genres.

Q: What is David Hyde Pierce's estimated net worth?

David Hyde Pierce's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in acting, directing, and producing.

Q: What kind of roles does David Hyde Pierce typically play?

David Hyde Pierce is often cast in roles that highlight his comedic timing and intellect, frequently portraying characters with a sophisticated or quirky demeanor.

Q: Is David Hyde Pierce involved in any charitable work?

Yes, David Hyde Pierce is actively involved in various charitable causes, particularly those related to environmental and animal rights advocacy.

Known for

A Bug’s Life (1998)

IMDb 7.2 / 10

1998 / Adventure, Animation / 95 min

A misfit ant embarks upon a dangerous search for an insect army to protect his colony from grasshopper terrorists.

Treasure Planet (2002)

IMDb 7.2 / 10

2002 / Action, Adventure / 95mins

When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver...

Name

David Hyde Pierce

Height

5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Born

3 April 1959, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

Spouses

Brian Hargrove (2008–present)

Children

None

Parents

Edward Hyde Pierce, Laura Marie Pierce

Estimated Net Worth

$10 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Mouse Callie and Minnie’s relationship is suddenly upended at the start of the summer before their senior year of high school....	Mr. Murdaugh	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2025	Movie This Ordinary Thing A film about non-Jews who saved Jews during the Holocaust.	Self (voice)	Not rated
2024	Movie The Exorcism A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film, leading his estranged daughter to wonder if he's...	Father Conor	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2022	TV Julia Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history –...	Paul Child	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	TV Stars in the House In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky...	Self	Not rated
2019	Movie The Lavender Scare At the height of the Cold War, President Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be security risks. A vicious witch hunt ensues,...	Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2017	TV Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later A decade after their wild summer as junior counselors, the gang reunites for a weekend of bonding, hanky-panky and hair-raising...	Henry Neumann	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2017	TV Julie's Greenroom Ms. Julie teaches performing arts workshops with the help of her assistant Gus at their Wellspring Center for the Performing...	David Hyde Pierce	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2017	TV When We Rise The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer...	Dr. Jones	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2016	Movie Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for...	Self	TMDB 4.1 / 10
2015	TV Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp It's the first day of camp in this outrageous prequel to the hilarious 2001 cult classic movie. And at Camp...	Henry Neumann	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	Movie Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage offers a glimpse into the comic minds behind a "Wet Hot" summer-camp cult hit featuring many future...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2014	TV Late Night with Seth Meyers Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as...	Self	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2012	Movie Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Vanya and his stepsister Sonia have lived their entire lives in their family's farmhouse. While they stayed home to take...	Vanya	Not rated
2010	Movie Sondheim! The Birthday Concert Join us for a rousing celebration of the life and works of one of Broadway's greatest legends — the one...	Self - Host	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2010	Movie The Perfect Host Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck...	Warwick Wilson	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2009	TV The Good Wife Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and...	Frank Prady	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2009	Movie Forever Plaid Forever Plaid is an affectionate musical homage to the close-harmony 'guy groups' that reached the height of their popularity during...	The Narrator	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2009	Movie Stingray Sam A dangerous mission reunites Stingray Sam with his long lost accomplice, The Quasar Kid. Follow these two space-convicts as they...	Narrator	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2008	Movie Monty Python Conquers America This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of...	Self	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2007	TV The Graham Norton Show Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2006	TV The Megan Mullally Show Two-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," moves...	Self - Guest	TMDB 4.7 / 10
2006	Movie The Amazing Screw-On Head Based on the award-winning comic book by Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy), The Amazing Screw-On Head chronicles the adventures of...	Emperor Zombie (voice)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2006	Movie World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One A superb compilation of some of the best stand-up comedians in the world, including Dave Chappelle (whose last DVD release...	self	Not rated
2005	Movie Celebrity Mix These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. Includes short...	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2004	TV The Tony Danza Show The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2004	Movie Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter Frasier Crane visits his therapist and reminisces over the events of the past 11 years since his move from Boston...	Niles Crane	TMDB 8.4 / 10
2004	Movie Hellboy In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause....	Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2004	TV The Celebrity Apprentice The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include...	Self	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2003	TV Gary the Rat Gary the Rat is an American television program adult-oriented animated series animated by Spike Animation Studios, produced by Grammnet Productions...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2003	Movie Behind the Couch: The Making of 'Frasier' A documentary about the creation of Frasier (1993)	Self	Not rated
2003	Movie Down with Love In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.	Peter MacMannus	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2003	Movie The Shakespeare Sessions Major film and television stars re-enact famous scenes from the plays of William Shakespeare .	Unknown character	TMDB 8.5 / 10
2002	Movie Treasure Planet When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg...	Doctor Doppler (voice)	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2002	Movie Full Frontal A day in the life of a group of men and women in Hollywood, in the hours leading up to...	Carl	TMDB 4.6 / 10
2002	Movie Laud Weiner The film follows Laud Weiner, an oblivious, self-satisfied, and spoiled Hollywood manager-producer, as he explains his 'hard' work to the...	Laud Weiner	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2001	Movie Osmosis Jones A white blood cell policeman, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the...	Drix (voice)	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2001	Movie Wet Hot American Summer The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world,...	Henry	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2001	Movie On the Edge A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.	Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2001	Movie Chain of Fools An avid detective is assigned to investigate the heist of a batch of precious coins that end up in the...	Mr. Kerner	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2000	Movie The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! When Tangie, a teddy bear goes into the Smile-erator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing...	Bird (voice)	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2000	TV Titus Titus is an American dark comedy sitcom that debuted on Fox in 2000. The series was created by its star,...	Jerry October	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2000	Movie Isn't She Great An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann.	Michael Hastings	TMDB 5.0 / 10
1999	Movie The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human David Hyde Pierce, playing an alien (credited as infinity-cubed in the opening credits), narrates a courtship in a late-20th century...	The Narrator	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1999	Movie Jackie's Back! A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.	Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1999	TV The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.2 / 10
1999	Movie The Frasier Story A retrospective look at how Frasier Crane first came to appear on Cheers, and how the series Frasier has evolved.	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1998	Movie A Bug's Life On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his...	Slim (voice)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1998	TV Hercules Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of...	Daedalus (voice)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1998	TV Hercules Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of...	Daedalus	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1997	TV The View ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...	Self	TMDB 4.4 / 10
1996	Movie Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond A star-studded tribute to Star Trek on its 30th anniversary, hosted by many of the stars and guest stars from...	Niles Crane	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1996	TV Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series Puckworld is home to a race of hockey-loving humanoid ducks. When the sinister Dragaunus takes over the planet, a band...	Baron Von Lichtenstamp (voice)	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1995	Movie Nixon A look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the...	John Dean	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1995	TV The Adventures of Hyperman The Adventures of Hyperman is an American animated series that aired from October 14, 1995 to August 10, 1996 on...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1995	Movie The World of James Bond Elizabeth Hurley hosts a one hour documentary on the history of the James Bond film series to tie in with...	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1995	TV Caroline in the City Caroline Duffy is a successful cartoonist in Manhattan whose eclectic friends are sometimes the subjects of her comic strip.	Dr. Niles Crane	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1995	TV Caroline in the City Caroline Duffy is a successful cartoonist in Manhattan whose eclectic friends are sometimes the subjects of her comic strip.	Jimmy Callahan	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1995	TV The Outer Limits Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story...	Dr. Jack Henson	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1995	TV Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.	Puss (voice)	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1994	Movie Wolf An aging publisher becomes a demon wolf and, with this newfound youthful vigor, fights to keep his job.	Roy McCallister	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1993	Movie Addams Family Values Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by...	Delivery Room Doctor	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1993	TV Frasier After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist...	Niles Crane	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1993	TV Late Night with Conan O'Brien Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition...	Self - Guest	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1993	TV Late Show with David Letterman David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1993	Movie Sleepless in Seattle After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father...	Dennis Reed	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1993	TV GMTV GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
1992	TV Storytime Kino's Storytime, also known as Storytime, is a children's reading television series aired on Public Broadcasting Service Public television from...	Unknown character	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1992	TV The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.	Self	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1992	TV The Powers That Be The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on...	Theodore Van Horne	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1991	Movie The Fisher King Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to...	Lou Rosen	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1991	Movie Little Man Tate Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a...	Garth Emmerick	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1990	TV Dream On The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively...	Jerry Dorfer	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Felix (voice)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Cecil Terwilliger (voice)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1989	Movie Vampire's Kiss A publishing executive is visited and bitten by a vampire and starts exhibiting erratic behavior. He pushes his secretary to...	Theater Guy	TMDB 5.9 / 10
1988	TV Knightwatch Knightwatch is a television drama aired by ABC as part of its fall 1988 lineup. It had been promoted as...	Gibson	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1988	Movie The Appointments of Dennis Jennings Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma....	Businessman	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1988	TV LIVE with Kelly and Mark A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1988	Movie Rocket Gibraltar A man's family comes for his 77th birthday and while he loves all of his children and their children, he...	Monsieur Henri	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1988	Movie Crossing Delancey Thirty-something Isabelle spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother on the...	Mark	TMDB 5.9 / 10
1988	Movie Bright Lights, Big City A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of...	Bartender at Fashion Show	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1985	TV Spenser: For Hire Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in...	O'Neill	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1985	Movie Moving Violations A group of careless and unlucky drivers are sentenced to attend traffic school to keep their records clean.	Immigration Officer	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1975	TV Saturday Night Live A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary...	Self - Host	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1956	TV Tony Awards The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway...	Self - Presenter	Not rated
1952	TV Today Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It...	Self	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1949	TV The Emmy Awards An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television...	Self	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1944	TV Golden Globe Awards An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press...	Self - Nominee	TMDB 6.9 / 10
TBA	Movie Vivien & The Florist It explores Vivien Leigh’s struggle with bipolar disorder in the 1960s, as she prepares to lead the Broadway production of...	John Gielgud	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	Movie Hold An early morning phone call propels a mother and daughter on a path toward connection and the mysteries held in...	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
2024	Movie Facing the Wind Linda and Carla each care for their beloved spouses who are living with Lewy body dementia. Eager to learn and...	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
2024	Movie Visiting Birdie Sixteen year old Sam explores her relationship with a new friend during an anxiety inducing day at Grandma's.	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
2020	Movie Sky Blossom SKY BLOSSOM is a raw, uplifting window into 24.5 million children and millennials stepping forward as frontline heroes. Caring for...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2010	Movie Sondheim! The Birthday Concert Join us for a rousing celebration of the life and works of one of Broadway's greatest legends — the one...	Writer Writing	TMDB 8.0 / 10

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2025

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2024 / TMDB 5.0

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2019 / TMDB 5.6

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016 / TMDB 4.1

Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot

2015 / TMDB 6.4

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What are some of David Hyde Pierce's notable awards?

David Hyde Pierce has won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in 'Frasier'. He has also received Tony Awards for his performances in Broadway productions.

What was David Hyde Pierce's first film?

What is David Hyde Pierce's most successful role?

Has David Hyde Pierce appeared in any animated films?

What are some of David Hyde Pierce's other notable TV shows?

What is David Hyde Pierce's estimated net worth?

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Is David Hyde Pierce involved in any charitable work?