David Hyde Pierce is a Saratoga Springs, New York-born American actor, comedian as well as a director. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Niles Crane in the sitcom “Frasier” which has yielded him four Primetime Emmy Awards during his career. Born on 3 April, 1959, David has been active in his profession since 1982.
A well-known personality in Hollywood, on American television as well as in theatres, one may wonder how rich is David Hyde? According to authoritative sources, David Hyde counts his net worth at an amount of $30 million as of mid-2016, having been able to amass his wealth being a successful actor for more than 40 years of his career in entertainment.
David Hyde Pierce Net Worth $30 million
Saratoga-raised David was brought up by his father George Hyde Pierce who aspired to be an actor, and Laura Marie, an insurance agent. As a child, he used to play the organ at church, and during his subsequent education at Yale University, he played various roles in several plays including the Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s production “H.M.S. Pinafore”. After graduation, he moved to New York City to pursue an acting career, and initially worked at several odd jobs while also studying at Michael Howard Studios. Although he was in acting for some years, his breakthrough role came in the television series “The Powers That Be” which aired between 1992 and 1993, and laid the base for his net worth.
However, David became more and more famous as he was cast in the role of Dr. Niles Crane in the popular television series “Frasier”, the series running from 1993 until it ended in 2004, alongside actors Kelsey Grammar and Jane Leeves among others. Along with this, he has also appeared in the American political drama “The Good Wife” alongside Julianna Margulies and with Jenifer Lewis and Tim Curry in the 1999 television film “Jackie’s Back”, also contributing to his net worth.
Along with being a prominent name on American television, David has also been acting in Hollywood movies during his career. Notably, he worked with Anthony Hopkins and Joan Allen in the movie “Nixon” as John Dean, and has appeared in popular movies like “Sleepless In Seattle”, “Wet Hot American Summer” and many more.
He is also famous for his voice acting, and has voiced in several animated movies including “A Bug’s Life”, “Treasure Planet” and more. In addition to these, David has also acted and directed several plays, including “Spamalot”, “Curtains” and “Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike”. Recently, he directed the play “It Shoulda Been You” in 2015, so this aspect of his career has also been profitable.
During his career, David has been rewarded with several nominations for and award wins including four Primetime Emmy Awards for his role in “Frasier”, and one Tony Award for his role in the play “Curtains”.
Regarding his personal life, 57 years-old David is been married to the writer Brian Hargrove since 2008. Although the couple does not yet have children of their own, David is godfather of Finn, actor Jane Leeves’ son. He is also an activist who works with Alzheimer’s Association for the betterment of the patients. For now, David enjoys his career as one of the more successful actors in the film industry while his present net worth of $30 million caters to his everyday life.
