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David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Born:3. dubna 1959

Place of Birth:Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

David Hyde Pierce, born on April 3, 1959, in Saratoga Springs, New York, is a multifaceted American talent known for his exceptional work as an actor, director, and producer. As the youngest of four siblings, Pierce's passion for the arts was ignited during his formative years at Saratoga Springs High School, where he delved into the world of drama. This early interest blossomed into a successful career that would span across theater, television, and film.

Graduating from the prestigious Yale School of Drama with a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1984, Pierce honed his craft on the stage, captivating audiences with his performances in off-Broadway productions such as The Threepenny Opera and The Playboys. His Broadway debut in 1989 in The Heidi Chronicles marked the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of theater.

However, it was his iconic portrayal of the fastidious psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane on the beloved NBC sitcom Frasier that truly catapulted Pierce to stardom. His portrayal of Niles Crane, the quirky and lovable brother of Frasier Crane, won the hearts of viewers worldwide and earned him four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, a feat unmatched in television history.

Following the conclusion of Frasier in 2004, Pierce seamlessly transitioned to a diverse array of roles in both television and film. His talent shone brightly in projects such as The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Veep, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Pierce's film credits include memorable performances in movies like Wet Hot American Summer, Down with Love, and A Bug's Life, where his unique charm and wit captivated audiences.

Beyond his acting prowess, Pierce has also made significant contributions as a director and producer. His directorial work on acclaimed series like Frasier, The Good Wife, and Veep has garnered praise for its creativity and vision. As a producer, Pierce has been involved in bringing compelling stories to life, with projects like The Good Fight and The Undoing bearing his creative imprint.

In his personal life, David Hyde Pierce is married to Brian Hargrove, a respected film producer, with whom he shares a deep bond that has stood the test of time. Their partnership, which began in 2002 and blossomed into marriage in 2008, is a testament to the enduring love and companionship they have found in each other. Through his talent, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his craft, David Hyde Pierce has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, solidifying his status as a beloved and respected figure in the industry.

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A Bug's Life

A Bug's Life

Slim (voice)

1998

On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.
Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values

Delivery Room Doctor

1993

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.
Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet

Doctor Doppler (voice)

2002

When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.
The Exorcism

The Exorcism

Father Conor

2024

A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film, leading his estranged daughter to wonder if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
Hellboy

Hellboy

Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)

2004

In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.
Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle

Dennis Reed

1993

After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Talking about his father’s loneliness soon leads to a meeting with a young female journalist, who has flown to Seattle to write a story about the boy and his father.
Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones

Drix (voice)

2001

A white blood cell policeman, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the human they live in, Frank.
Vampire's Kiss

Vampire's Kiss

Theater Guy

1989

A publishing executive is visited and bitten by a vampire and starts exhibiting erratic behavior. He pushes his secretary to extremes as he tries to come to terms with his affliction.
Wet Hot American Summer

Wet Hot American Summer

Henry

2001

The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of the action is camp director Beth, who struggles to keep order while she falls in love with the local astrophysics professor. He is busy trying to save the camp from a deadly piece of NASA's Skylab which is hurtling toward earth. All that, plus: a dangerous waterfall rescue, love triangles, misfits, cool kids, and talking vegetable cans. The questions will all be resolved, of course, at the big talent show at the end of the day.
Little Man Tate

Little Man Tate

Garth Emmerick

1991

Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.
Nixon

Nixon

John Dean

1995

A look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands from within—spanning his troubled boyhood in California to the shocking Watergate scandal that would end his Presidency.
Down with Love

Down with Love

Peter MacMannus

2003

In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.
Moving Violations

Moving Violations

Immigration Officer

1985

A group of careless and unlucky drivers are sentenced to attend traffic school to keep their records clean.
Full Frontal

Full Frontal

Carl

2002

A day in the life of a group of men and women in Hollywood, in the hours leading up to a friend's birthday party.
The Fisher King

The Fisher King

Lou Rosen

1991

Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.
Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey

Mark

1988

Thirty-something Isabelle spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother on the Lower East Side. While her grandmother plots to find her a romantic match, Isabelle is courted by a married, worldly author, Anton, yet can't seem to shake the down-to-earth appeal of Sam, a pickle vendor.

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