David Hyde Pierce
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
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
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 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.
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
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 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.