Pierce at the 1994 Emmy AwardsPierce's first big television break came in the early 1990s with 's political comedy, in which Pierce played Theodore, a Congressman. Despite positive reviews from critics, the show was canceled after a brief run.In part due to his close physical resemblance to, the producers of the created the role of ('s younger brother) for him. Although prior to Frasier going into production, Pierce had petitioned the to change his to David Pierce, the name he had used on the stage, the use of his middle name in the show's credits helped reinforce the actor's and the character's 'snooty' image. For his work on Frasier, Pierce was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor a record eleven consecutive years, winning in 1995, 1998, 1999 and 2004.
And Pierce at the Alzheimer's Press Conference to promote awarenessPierce also appeared alongside in, with in 's, and with in. He provided the voice for Doctor Doppler in 's 42nd animated feature, Slim, a in 's and in 's.
In his role in (1993), Pierce played the brother of Meg Ryan's character, a professor at. The movie was released three months before the start of Frasier. In 2001, he starred in the cult 1981-set summer camp comedy, as the befuddled astrophysicist, Prof.
Henry Newman.In 2005, Pierce joined and others in the stage production of. In August and September 2006, he starred as Lieutenant Frank Cioffi in, a new Kander and Ebb musical staged at the Ahmanson Theatre in. In March 2007, Curtains opened on and on June 10, 2007, Pierce won the at the 61st for his performance.
In his acceptance speech, Pierce said the first words he spoke on a Broadway stage were, 'I'm sorry, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.' On November 19, 2007, Pierce was awarded an Honorary Degree from in. In 1999 he was awarded an Honorary Degree from, located in his native Saratoga Springs. In 2010, Pierce appeared in a revival of 's play directed. The production debuted on London's West End before moving to New York. Also in 2010, Pierce had his first starring film role as Warwick Wilson in the dark comedy/psychological thriller.
Pierce outside the in London, after the final performance of on September 4, 2010Pierce directed the Broadway production of the musical. In 2015 he directed the production of 's play Ripcord Off-Broadway at City Center.Pierce appeared in the Off-Broadway limited engagement of A Life.
The play premiered at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater on October 24, 2016, directed by Anne Kaufman, and closed on November 27.Pierce co-starred with in the Broadway revival of The musical opened on April 20, 2017 at the. The show was a critical and box office hit. Pierce himself received a nomination for for his performance. Pierce received a 2017 Drama League award nomination for Hello, Dolly! Voice acting. Pierce at the Governor's Ball dinner after the Emmy Awards in September 1995Pierce is known for his distinctive voice and, like his co-star, Kelsey Grammer, is often called upon to provide voice work. His notable roles include the narrator of the movie in 1999, Slim in, Doctor Delbert Doppler in Disney's film, and the amphibian in.
Pierce refused credit for his Hellboy role because he felt it was the performance of, and not his own voice, which ultimately brought the character of Abe Sapien to life. He was the voice for Drix, a cold pill, in the animated comedy.In a deliberate, he voiced, the brother of -voiced, in episode ', in which the two characters parallel the Frasier-Niles relationship. At one point in the episode, Cecil mistakes Bart for, the unseen wife of Niles on Frasier. He returned as Cecil in the Season 19 episode ' where co-star voices Dr. Robert Terwilliger, Sr., the father of Cecil and Sideshow Bob.Pierce provided the voice of Mr. Daedalus in the 1998 Disney show.
In 2006, he co-starred in the animated pilot for as the Screw-On Head's nemesis Emperor Zombie; however, the series was not picked up. His commercial voiceover work included ads for the coffee system, Seattle's Metro Transit, and home furnishings retailer Canada.Pierce narrated an audio tour guide, Napa Uncorked, in 2002. Personal life After years of media speculation about his sexuality, Pierce revealed his homosexuality in 2007 and later confirmed through his publicist that he and television writer, director and producer were a couple. When accepting his Tony Award for, Pierce thanked 'my partner, Brian, because it's 24 years of listening to your damn notes—that's why I'm up here tonight.' They married in California on October 24, 2008, just days before was adopted as law, banning in the state. On May 28, 2009, while a guest on, he publicly announced his marriage to Hargrove and expressed his anger about the approval of Proposition 8.He is a to co-star ' son, Finn, as was his late co-star.
Pierce has spent years working with the on behalf of Americans with. He has appeared in, to testify in support of expanding funding for treatment, and he publicly campaigned for the. Pierce told in 2011, 'it is up to us, to all of us, to the American people and to their representatives about whether we face the challenges and make all the effort necessary or if we ignore it and just let this sort of tidal wave crash over us.' Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes1988BusinessmanShort film1988Bartender at Fashion Show1988Mark1988Monsieur Henri1989Theater Guy1990Union Soldier1991Garth Emmerick1991Lou Rosen1993Dennis Reed1993Delivery Room Doctor1994Roy1995RipplePeterShort film1995Nominated—1998SlimVoice1999NarratorVoice2000Michael Hastings2000Mr. Kerner2000BirdVoice2001Henry Newman2001Happy BirthdayBarneyShort film2001DrixVoice2001Laud WeinerShort film2002Carl2002Doctor DopplerVoice2003Peter MacMannus2004Abe SapienVoice/Uncredited2008NarratorVoice2009NarratorVoice2010Warwick WilsonTBAFather ConorFilmingTelevision YearTitleRoleNotes1987O'NeillEpisode: 'The Man Who Wasn't There'1987NSA Agent CarruthersEpisode: 'Mig 21'1988GibsonEpisode: 'Friday Knight'1992Jerry DorferEpisode: 'The Guilty Party'1992–1993Theodore Van Horne21 episodes19 episodes(1995, 1998–1999, 2004)1995Himself (host)Episode: 'David Hyde Pierce/Live'1995Dr. Niles CraneEpisode: 'Caroline and the Bad Back'1996Dr.
Jack HensonEpisode: 'The Sentence'1996Baron von LichtenstampVoice3 episodes1996Jimmy CallahanEpisode: 'Caroline and the Cat Dancer'1997PussVoiceEpisode: 'Puss in Boots'1997–2007Voice2 episodes1999PerryTelevision film2001Jerry OctoberEpisode: 'Life Forward'2001On the EdgeBarneyTelevision film2003AddisonVoiceEpisode: 'Strange Bedfellows'2006Emperor ZombieVoiceTelevision film2012Commander ChipheadEpisode: 'Get Lost, Mr. Chips'2014FelixVoiceEpisode: '2014–2015Frank Prady8 episodes2015Henry Newman2 episodes2017Dr. Retrieved June 11, 2008. ^. New York Post.
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