David Hyde Pierce
Also Credited As: David Pierce
Latest News on David Hyde Pierce:
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming (Sep 6, 2024)
Eric Idle to Release 'The Spamalot Diaries' Later This Year (Jul 31, 2024)
Watch: Jaime Lozano & The Familia Debuts New Video 'No Podemos Regresar (Spanish Version)' (Jul 24, 2024)
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming (Sep 6, 2024)
Eric Idle to Release 'The Spamalot Diaries' Later This Year (Jul 31, 2024)
Watch: Jaime Lozano & The Familia Debuts New Video 'No Podemos Regresar (Spanish Version)' (Jul 24, 2024)
BIO
David Hyde Pierce (born David Pierce; April 3, 1959) is an American actor. For his portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier from 1993 to 2004, he received four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series as well as two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Pierce has also received five Golden Globe Awards nominations for Best Supporting Actor for the role. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of Lt. Frank Cioffi in the Broadway musical Curtains (2007).
Pierce acted in such films as Crossing Delancey (1988), The Fisher King (1991), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Wolf (1994), Nixon (1995), Down with Love (2003), and The Perfect Host (2010). He voiced roles in Disney Pixar's A Bug's Life (1998), Osmosis Jones (2001), and Treasure Planet (2002). He portrayed Henry Newman in the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer and reprised his role in two series from Netflix in 2014 and in 2017. From 1992 to 1993, Pierce starred in the NBC sitcom The Powers That Be. He has since acted in the CBS legal drama The Good Wife (2014–2015), the ABC docu-drama When We Rise (2017), and the HBO Max series Julia (2022–23).
Besides his performance in Curtains, Pierce also had Broadway roles as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot (2005), Vanya in the comedic play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (2013) and Horace Vandergelder in the revival of Hello, Dolly! (2017). For the latter two, Pierce was nominated for a Tony Award. He made his Broadway directorial debut with the musical It Shoulda Been You (2015).
He will return to Broadway in April 2025 in Roundabout Theatre Company's production of The Pirates of Penzance, alongside Ramin Karimloo.
Photos
Sue Wagner, Bobby Cannavale, John Johnson, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, Amber Gray, Jin Ha, Steven Pasquale, Rachel Bay Jones, Jeremy Shamos, Francois Battiste, Denis O'Hare, David Hyde Pierce, Tom Kirdahy and Rick Pappas
Date:
10/23/2023
From: Photos: Star-Studded Cast & Creatives Of HERE WE ARE Celebrate Opening Night at The Shed!
Sue Wagner, Bobby Cannavale, John Johnson, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, Amber Gray, Jin Ha, Steven Pasquale, Rachel Bay Jones, Jeremy Shamos, Francois Battiste, Denis O'Hare, David Hyde Pierce, Tom Kirdahy and Rick Pappas
Date:
10/23/2023
From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production, 2025
Major General
W.S. Gilbert
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Horace Vandergelder
Horace Vandergelder [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Brother Maynard
Guard 1
Sir Robin
Productions
Movies
Moving Violations
[ 1985 ] Immigration Officer
[ 1985 ] Immigration Officer
Bright Lights, Big City
[ 1988 ] Bartender at Fhion Show
[ 1988 ] Bartender at Fhion Show
Rocket Gibraltar
[ 1988 ] Monsieur Henri
[ 1988 ] Monsieur Henri
Crossing Delancey
[ 1988 ] Mark
[ 1988 ] Mark
Vampire's Kiss
[ 1988 ] Theater Guy
[ 1988 ] Theater Guy
Across Five Aprils
[ 1990 ] Union Soldier
[ 1990 ] Union Soldier
Little Man Tate
[ 1991 ] Garth
[ 1991 ] Garth
The Fisher King
[ 1991 ] Lou Rosen
[ 1991 ] Lou Rosen
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Dennis Reed
[ 1993 ] Dennis Reed
Addams Family Values
[ 1993 ] Delivery Room Doctor
[ 1993 ] Delivery Room Doctor
Wolf
[ 1994 ] Roy
[ 1994 ] Roy
Nixon
[ 1995 ] John Dean
[ 1995 ] John Dean
A Bug's Life
[ 1998 ] Slim
[ 1998 ] Slim
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
[ 1999 ] Narrator
[ 1999 ] Narrator
Isn't She Great
[ 2000 ] Michael Htings
[ 2000 ] Michael Htings
Chain of Fools
[ 2000 ] Mr. Kerner
[ 2000 ] Mr. Kerner
Osmosis Jones
[ 2001 ] Drix
[ 2001 ] Drix
Wet Hot American Summer
[ 2001 ] Henry
[ 2001 ] Henry
Full Frontal
[ 2002 ] Carl
[ 2002 ] Carl
Treasure Planet
[ 2002 ] Doctor Doppler
[ 2002 ] Doctor Doppler
Down with Love
[ 2003 ] Peter MacMannus
[ 2003 ] Peter MacMannus
Forever Plaid
[ 2008 ] The Narrator
[ 2008 ] The Narrator
Stingray Sam
[ 2009 ] Narrator
[ 2009 ] Narrator
The Perfect Host
[ 2010 ] Warwick Wilson
[ 2010 ] Warwick Wilson
HitRECord: RECollection, Vol. 1 - Sonnet 29
[ 2012 ] Narrator
[ 2012 ] Narrator
The Georgetown Project
[ 2022 ] Father Conor
[ 2022 ] Father Conor
TV Shows
Caroline in the City
Jimmy Callahan, Dr. Niles Crane
Jimmy Callahan, Dr. Niles Crane
Frasier
Dr. Niles Crane
Dr. Niles Crane
Hercules
Daedalus
Daedalus
The Good Wife
Frank Prady
Frank Prady
The Powers That Be
Theodore Van Horne
Theodore Van Horne
The Simpsons
Cecil Terwilliger, Felix
Cecil Terwilliger, Felix
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
David Hyde Pierce, A Life
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
David Hyde Pierce, A Life
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Hello, Dolly!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
David Hyde Pierce, A Life
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
David Hyde Pierce, A Life
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Hello, Dolly!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
David Hyde Pierce, It Shoulda Been You
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
David Hyde Pierce, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
David Hyde Pierce, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
David Hyde Pierce, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Isabelle Stevenson Award
David Hyde Pierce
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Curtains
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Curtains
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Curtains
Videos
Pre-Order Cast Recording For Sondheim's HERE WE ARE; Plus Watch the New Music Video For 'Exit Music'!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023
Video: How Micaela Diamond Feels Stephen Sondheim's Presence During HERE WE ARE
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2023
Photos/Video: First Look at Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More in HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023
Video: Michael Urie WILL Succeed on Broadway in SPAMALOT
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 3, 2023
Video: HERE WE ARE, the Final Sondheim Musical, Celebrates Opening Night
by Opening Night - Oct 23, 2023
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
VIDEO: Jill Paice Talks MATILDA, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2021
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Lesli Margherita, Andy Einhorn & More in Pasadena Playhouse's Jerry Herman Tribute
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2021
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Calls the Stars of The Public's WE ARE ONE PUBLIC
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020
VIDEO: Watch David Hyde Pierce and Ari'el Stachel in the New Music Video For 'Heart In Your Hands' from THE VISITOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020
Broadway Rewind: It's Just Another Day on Opening Night of NEXT TO NORMAL Off-Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel Croon a Wonderful Cover from THE KING AND I!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2020
VIDEO: Kelsey Grammer Reveals That a FRASIER Reboot May Begin Filming Next Spring
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2019
Photo: Hill-O, Dolly! Hillary Clinton Visits Bette Midler and the Cast of HELLO, Dolly!
by Julie Musbach - Jul 27, 2018
News
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming
The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
Eric Idle to Release 'The Spamalot Diaries' Later This Year
Chronicling every minor mishap and triumph along the way, as well as the creative tension that drove the show to new heights, The Spamalot Diaries is an unforgettable look behind the curtain of a beloved musical and inside the wickedly entertaining mind of one of our most treasured comic performers.
Chronicling every minor mishap and triumph along the way, as well as the creative tension that drove the show to new heights, The Spamalot Diaries is an unforgettable look behind the curtain of a beloved musical and inside the wickedly entertaining mind of one of our most treasured comic performers.
Watch: Jaime Lozano & The Familia Debuts New Video 'No Podemos Regresar (Spanish Version)'
Jaime Lozano & The Familia release a new video for 'No Podemos Regresar' in collaboration with Concord Theatricals, showcasing a Spanish version of the song.
Jaime Lozano & The Familia release a new video for 'No Podemos Regresar' in collaboration with Concord Theatricals, showcasing a Spanish version of the song.
JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct Broadway-Aimed YASUKE: THE BLACK SAMURAI
JoAnn M. Hunter will direct the Broadway-aimed musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Learn more about the Hunter and about the show!
JoAnn M. Hunter will direct the Broadway-aimed musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Learn more about the Hunter and about the show!
Review: Theatre Raleigh's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike centers on middle-aged siblings who share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike centers on middle-aged siblings who share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives.
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
What's Coming to Broadway in 2025
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2025 and be sure to check back for updates.
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2025 and be sure to check back for updates.
THE CONNECTOR Cast Album Now Available; Plus Watch the Cast Recording 'The Whole World Changed'
The original cast recording of MCC Theater’s acclaimed world premiere production of The Connector is available today! Plus, watch Hannah Cruz, Scott Bakula and the cast record 'The Whole World Changed'.
The original cast recording of MCC Theater’s acclaimed world premiere production of The Connector is available today! Plus, watch Hannah Cruz, Scott Bakula and the cast record 'The Whole World Changed'.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale
Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
BWW Q&A: Michael Feinstein on BECAUSE OF YOU: MY TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT at Wolf Trap
We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.
We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.
Stephen McKinley Henderson Will Be Master Teacher for 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship at Ten Chimneys
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
Stephen Mckinley Henderson Will Lead The 2024 Lunt-fontanne Fellowship Program At Ten Chimneys
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.
The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.
Stray Dog Theatre to Present RIPCORD Next Month
Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Ripcord at the Tower Grove Abbey, opening on Thursday, June 6, 2024 and running through Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Ripcord at the Tower Grove Abbey, opening on Thursday, June 6, 2024 and running through Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Jared Grimes to Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!
Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!
Original Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Available Now on CD & Digital Platforms
Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
Wayne Brady, Huey Lewis, Norm Lewis, and Joe Morton Join Chita Rivera Awards Lineup
More stars have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30PM at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
More stars have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30PM at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Hyde Pierce been in?
David Hyde Pierce has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has David Hyde Pierce been in?
David Hyde Pierce has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was David Hyde Pierce's first West End show?
David Hyde Pierce's first West End show was La Bete which opened in 2010
What awards has David Hyde Pierce been nominated for?
David Hyde Pierce has received numerous nominations for his performances, including: - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Life - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Life - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly! - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Life - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for A Life - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly! - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for It Shoulda Been You - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards) - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Curtains - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Curtains - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Curtains
What awards has David Hyde Pierce won?
David Hyde Pierce has won the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the Tony Awards and the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in Curtains.
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