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 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.
Bio:
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.
Tivia:
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.Holds the record for being nominated for most Best Supporting Actor Emmys for a character, "Dr. Niles Crane" on Frasier (1993). He was nominated 11 times.He received his initial interview with the creators of Frasier (1993) due to his close resemblance to Kelsey Grammer. After the interview, the part of Niles Crane was written for him.Attended Yale with Jodie Foster. When she was preparing to direct Little Man Tate (1991), she remembered him from a play he was in at that time and called and offered him a part.Is active in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's, which his grandfather suffered and died from. His father also suffered from the disease but died from pneumonia.Asked not to be credited as the voice of "Abe Sapien" in Hellboy (2004) because he felt the characterization of Abe truly belonged to Doug Jones (the actor who played Abe on the set).Graduated from Yale University with a double major in English and theater arts.Plays both the piano and the organ.He named his five favorite films as The Godfather (1972), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Horror of Dracula (1958), Unfinished Piece for the Player Piano (1977) and A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982).He kickboxes.Once worked as a security guard.Once sold ties at Bloomingdales in New York.Received the Yaddo Medal as best dramatic arts student upon graduation from Saratoga Springs High School, 1977.Companion of Brian Hargrove since the early '80s. David said in his Tony award acceptance speech in 2007 that he has been with Brian for 24 years. They moved together to Los Angeles (where they still live) in the early '90s.Has played Kelsey Grammer's brother twice: on Frasier (1993) and on Brother from Another Series (1997). John Mahoney also played the father of both pairs of characters.Pierce resides in Los Angeles with his longtime partner TV writer/director/producer Brian Hargrove.Has been selected to play "brave Sir Robin" in the Broadway production of "Spamalot," the musical version of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," scheduled to open on Broadway in February, 2005. (July 2004)Made his debut with the New York Philaharmonic in April 2003 in the role of "Benedict", in the concert staging of Berlioz's opera "Beatrice and Benedict". Harriet Sansom Harris, (agent "Bebe Glazer" on Frasier (1993)) played "Beatrice" opposite Pierce.He and his husband have been outspoken in the media on the subject of legalizing gay marriage in America.He was nominated for a 1984 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Revue for "Candida" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.Attended Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs.He was awarded the 2007 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "Curtains" on Broadway in New York City.He was awarded the 2006 Back Stage Garland Award for Performance in a Musical for "Curtains" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.He was nominated for a 1984 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Candida" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.He is the son of Laura Marie (Hughes) and George Hyde Pierce. His paternal grandfather was born in Canada. David has significant Colonial American (English) ancestry, with deep roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as a Welsh-born maternal great-grandfather. |
| Name: |
David Hyde Pierce |
Type: |
Actor,Writer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Writer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
38 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:29:13 |
David Hyde Pierce profile
| Height: |
5' 9?' (1.77 m) |
| 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 in |
| Trivia: |
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.Holds the record for being nominated for most Best Supporting Actor Emmys for a character, "Dr. Niles Crane" on Frasier (1993). He was nominated 11 times.He received his initial interview with the creators of Frasier (1993) due to his close resemblance to Kelsey Grammer. After the interview, the part of Niles Crane was written for him.Attended Yale with Jodie Foster. When she was preparing to direct Little Man Tate (1991), she remembered him from a play he was in at that time and called and offered him a part.Is active in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's, which his grandfather suffered and died from. His father also suffered from the disease but died from pneumonia.Asked not to be credited as the voice of "Abe Sapien" in Hellboy (2004) because he felt the characterization of Abe truly belonged to Doug Jones (the actor who played Abe on the set).Graduated from Yale University with a double major in English and theater arts.Plays both the piano and the organ.He named his five favorite films as The Godfather (1972), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Horror of Dracula (1958), Unfinished Piece for the Player Piano (1977) and A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982).He kickboxes.Once worked as a security guard.Once sold ties at Bloomingdales in New York.Received the Yaddo Medal as best dramatic arts student upon graduation from Saratoga Springs High School, 1977.Companion of Brian Hargrove since the early '80s. David said in his Tony award acceptance speech in 2007 that he has been with Brian for 24 years. They moved together to Los Angeles (where they still live) in the early '90s.Has played Kelsey Grammer's brother twice: on Frasier (1993) and on Brother from Another Series (1997). John Mahoney also played the father of both pairs of characters.Pierce resides in Los Angeles with his longtime partner TV writer/director/producer Brian Hargrove.Has been selected to play "brave Sir Robin" in the Broadway production of "Spamalot," the musical version of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," scheduled to open on Broadway in February, 2005. (July 2004)Made his debut with the New York Philaharmonic in April 2003 in the role of "Benedict", in the concert staging of Berlioz's opera "Beatrice and Benedict". Harriet Sansom Harris, (agent "Bebe Glazer" on Frasier (1993)) played "Beatrice" opposite Pierce.He and his husband have been outspoken in the media on the subject of legalizing gay marriage in America.He was nominated for a 1984 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Revue for "Candida" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.Attended Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs.He was awarded the 2007 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "Curtains" on Broadway in New York City.He was awarded the 2006 Back Stage Garland Award for Performance in a Musical for "Curtains" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.He was nominated for a 1984 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Candida" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.He is the son of Laura Marie (Hughes) and George Hyde Pierce. His paternal grandfather was born in Canada. David has significant Colonial American (English) ancestry, with deep roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as a Welsh-born maternal great-grandfather. |
| Trademarks: |
Cleft chin
Distinctive, mellow voice
Deadpan comic delivery |
| Quotes: |
I can vividly recall telling a joke in, like, second grade and realizing it was funnier if I didn't laugh. I've been deadpan ever since.
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My life is an open book, but don't expect me to read it to you.
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[Speaking on "The View" on May 28, 2009, about his activism for same-sex marriage] I've been going [to marriage-equality rallies] because I had the experience of...having this private thing [marriage] suddenly dragged out into the public and having people I don't know take a vote--I mean, can you imagine? If you're married, the people in your state getting together and saying, "well, you know what, you're not." It's a very odd thing. And I understand all the religious and emotional issues that are involved, but I don't...it was a very angry-making feeling, both in November when it was taken away from me and this past Tuesday, sitting in front of my television wondering, "gee, I hope the Supreme Court thinks it's okay for us to be married." Excuse me--it's none of your business. |
| Salaries: |
Frasier (1993) - $750,000 /episode |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1999) TV commercial for Drugstore.com
(July 28, 1997) Played the role of the Learned Judge in a benefit performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury" with the Friends of Musical Arts Saratoga at the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater |
| Spouse: |
Brian Hargrove (October 24, 2008 - present) |
| Parents: |
Laura Marie Hughes
George Hyde Pierce |
| Relatives: |
Nancy Pierce (Sibling)
Barbara Pierce (Sibling)
Thomas Pierce (Sibling) |
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