David Hyde Pierce is a seasoned American stage and screen actor, who has also made his mark as voice actor and director. He is well-known for portraying psychiatrist ‘Dr. Niles Crane’ in the series ‘Frasier.’ The performance earned him fame and won him several awards, including four ‘Primetime Emmy Awards.’ He has featured in the series ‘The Powers That Be’ and the film ‘Jackie's Back.’ Pierce has also starred films ‘The Perfect Host’ and ‘Wet Hot American Summer,’ Oscar-winning short ‘The Appointments of Dennis Jennings,’ and essayed supporting roles in films ‘Nixon’ and ‘Sleepless in Seattle.’ He has also lent his voice in films ‘Treasure Planet’ and ‘A Bug's Life.’ Pierce has established himself as an acclaimed stage-actor as well; his stage performances include ‘Spamalot’, ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘Curtains.’ The latter won him a Tony Award. He has also directed plays ‘It Shoulda Been You’ and ‘Ripcord.’
