David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce is an American actor best known for playing Niles Crane, the fastidious psychiatrist brother of Frasier Crane, on the sitcom *Frasier* (1993–2004, 2023–).

The role earned him four Emmy Awards.

He has also had a distinguished stage career, winning Tony Awards for *Curtains* and *Hello, Dolly!*

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