David Hyde Pierce is an American actor best known for playing Niles Crane in Frasier.
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Best Known For:The television program Julia
Breakthrough:Gaining national recognition as Niles Crane in Frasier in 1993
10 Quick Facts About David Hyde Pierce
- Full Name: David Hyde Pierce
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Frasier
- Current Role: Actor
- Current Show: Julia
- Date of Birth: April 3, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Saratoga Springs, New York
- Marital Status: Married
David Hyde Pierce Age
David Hyde Pierce is about 67 years old as of 2026. David Hyde Pierce was born in 1959.
David Hyde Pierce Height
David Hyde Pierce stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Theatre Studies.
- Yale University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English and Theatre Studies
- Period: 1981
Career & Work
David Hyde Pierce's career includes acting and entertainment roles with NBC.
Organization: NBC
Role: Actor
Period: 1993–2004
Details: Played Niles Crane in Frasier
Rise to Fame
David Hyde Pierce rose to prominence for his role on the television show Frasier.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Frasier (Niles Crane, 1993-2004)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award — ATAS — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
David Hyde Pierce Family & Relationships
David Hyde Pierce is married to Brian Hargrove.
- Father: George Pierce
- Mother: Laura Marie Pierce
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Hyde Pierce
- Popular As: David Pierce
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 3, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: April 3
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Saratoga Springs, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: George Pierce
- Mother: Laura Marie Pierce
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Brian Hargrove
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Brian Hargrove (Spouse • Husband)
