David Hyde Pierce

About

Played the role of the lovably neurotic Dr. Niles Crane on NBC's Emmy award-winning series Frasier, a role that earned him four Emmys. He has appeared in more than 300 episodes of television throughout his long career. 

Before Fame

He became a renowned and decorated pianist, then went to Yale to study music. 

Trivia

Also a voice actor, he has voiced characters in films such as A Bug's Life, Treasure Planet, and Hellboy, among others. 

Family Life

He married Brian Hargrove in 2008. He and fellow Frasier co-star John Mahoney, are godparents to another Frasier co-star, Jane Leeves. 

Associated With

Kelsey Grammer starred in Frasier with him.