David Hyde Pierce Add to My Celebs Age 53 Birthday Apr. 3rd, 1959 Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA Height 5' 11"

David Hyde Pierce's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Frasier Dr. Niles C… The Powers That Be Theodore Va… The Adventures of Hyperman Buttons The…

Main Movie Roles 2009 - Stingray Sam 2004 - Hellboy 2003 - Down with Love 2002 - Treasure Planet 2002 - Full Frontal 2001 - Osmosis Jones 2001 - Wet Hot American Summer 2000 - Chain of Fools 1999 - The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human 1998 - A Bug's Life 1995 - Nixon 1994 - Wolf 1993 - Sleepless in Seattle 1993 - Addams Family Values 1991 - Little Man Tate 1991 - The Fisher King 1988 - The Appointments Of Dennis Jennings 1988 - Bright Lights, Big City 1988 - Vampire's Kiss 1988 - Crossing Delancey

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

David Hyde Pierce was born on 3 April 1959 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. He is the youngest child of George and Laura Pierce (both deceased) and has two older sisters (Barbara and Nancy) and an older brother (Thomas). As a child, he was very interested in music (particularly piano) and regularly played the organ at his local church (Bethesda Episcopal Church). David discovered a love of drama in high school and, upon his graduation in 1977, he received the Yaddo Medal which is to honor academic achievement and personal character. However, his love of music was still strong so he decided to study classical piano at Yale University. Unfortunately, he soon grew bored with music history lessons and found that he wasn't dedicated enough to practice the required amount of hours to become a successful concert pianist. Instead, he returned to his love of drama and graduated in 1981 with a double major in English and Theatre Arts. He then moved to New York where he worked several menial jobs (including selling ties at Bloomingdales and working as a security guard) while acting in the theater during the late 80s and early 90s. He appeared in small roles in films such as Bright Lights, Big City (1988) before his life and career changed forever when he landed the role of "Dr. Niles Crane" in the television series "Frasier" (1993). Throughout the show's eleven year run (1993-2004), David was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor each year (he won four times: 1995, 1998, 1999 and 2004). David resides in Los Angeles with his romantic partner, 'Brian Hargrove', and their two Wheaton Terriers, Maude and Mabel. He remains very close to his three siblings.


TRIVIA:

• Attended Yale with 'Jodie Foster' (qv). When she was preparing to direct _Little Man Tate (1991)_ (qv), she remembered him from a play he was in at that time and called and offered him a part.
• He was nominated for a 1984 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Revue for "Candida" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
• He kickboxes.
• He received his initial interview with the creators of _"Frasier" (1993)_ (qv) due to his close resemblance to 'Kelsey Grammer' (qv). After the interview, the part of Niles Crane was written for him.
• Once worked as a security guard.
• One year when he was performing at the international comedy festival "Just for Laughs", he arrived in Montreal for check-in with the festival exhausted and disheveled. He remarked to one of the festival workers how he was looking forward to resting in his hotel room. The worker replied with empathy, saying how tired they were working overtime with few breaks trying to tie up the loose ends and help the performers before the comedy routines. Moments later, Pierce returned with fresh coffee and pastries for all those working at the Festival's check-in.
• Attended Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs.
• Pierce resides in Los Angeles with his longtime partner TV writer/director/producer 'Brian Hargrove' (qv).

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