David Hyde Pierce He was born in Saratoga Springs, New York on April 3, 1959. He is best known for his portrayal as Dr. Niles Crane in NBC’s Frasier, for which he received four Primetime Emmy Awards. He most recently starred as Frank Prady in The Good Wife and as Henry Newman in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.

David Hyde Pierce’s net worth

His net worth is $40 million, and his compensation on Frasier was roughly $942000 each episode. He has a cleft chin and a soothing voice. Pierce received $1 million every episode of “Frasier” during its final two seasons. After adjusting for inflation, that equates to about $1.5 million in today’s money. He essentially got $22 million every season, $44 million for the final two seasons, and tens of millions from reruns.

David Hyde Pierce’s Childhood, Biography, and Education

George Hyde, Pierce’s father Pierce was an actor, and Laura Marie worked as an insurance agent. His parents are both deceased. He is the youngest of his three siblings. He has two older sisters named Barbara and Nancy, as well as an older brother named Thomas. To avoid confusion with another actor, David Pierce, he chose the middle name Hyde. He was always fascinated by music as a child, and he loved playing the piano. He also used to play the organ at Bethesda Episcopal Church, where he grew up.

Pierce’s interest in acting began in high school. Upon graduation in 1977, he was awarded the Yaddo Medal, which recognizes academic achievement as well as personal qualities. While attending Yale University, he intended to pursue classical piano but soon became dissatisfied with the courses. He returned to drama after acknowledging to himself that he wasn’t dedicated enough to practice, and graduated in 1981 with a double major in English and Theatre Arts.

The Career of David Hyde Pierce

Pierce traveled to New York after graduating and worked in a variety of occupations, including selling ties, working as a security guard, and acting in plays. He pursued his acting profession and studied at Michael Howard Studios at this time. In 1982, he made his Broadway debut in Christopher Durang’s Beyond Therapy. His breakthrough came in the early 1990s with Norman Lear’s political comedy The Powers That Be. He portrayed Theodore, a Congressman.

Following that, he appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Frasier (as Niles Crane), Nixon, Down with Love, Treasure Planet, A Bug’s Life, Hellboy, Wet Hot American Summer, Sleepless in Seattle, Sesame Street, The Simpsons, The Good Wife, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, and many others.

Following that, he appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Frasier (as Niles Crane), Nixon, Down with Love, Treasure Planet, A Bug’s Life, Hellboy, Wet Hot American Summer, Sleepless in Seattle, Sesame Street, The Simpsons, The Good Wife, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, and many others.

During the show’s run, he received four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in Frasier. A comprehensive discography can be found on his wiki and profile, and some of his performance footage can be seen on YouTube.

Personal Life of David Hyde Pierce

Pierce declared that he was gay after years of media speculation regarding his sexuality. He later confirmed that he and Brian Hargrove, a writer, director, and producer, were a pair, despite the fact that he was gay. They married on October 24, 2008, just days before the state outlawed same-sex marriage. On May 28, 2009, he made public his marriage to Hargrove. He only has a two-person family because they haven’t adopted a single child.

Pierce and John Mahoney are also godparents to Finn Leeves, Jane Leeves’ son. He has also campaigned for years with the Alzheimer’s Association on behalf of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease, as the condition has harmed both his grandfather and father’s health. The sickness took his grandfather’s life.

Age, Body Dimensions, and Other Factors

• As of 2021, David Hyde Pierce is 62 years old.
• Aries is the sign of the Ram.
• David Hyde Pierce stands 5 feet 9 inches tall.
• Weight: He stands 5 feet 7 inches tall (1.76m).
• He is of American descent, although his ethnicity is uncertain.