Portrait of David Hyde Pierce

Acting

David Hyde Pierce

Career

Active from 1991 to 2026, busiest in 2001 and 2002 with 3 main titles each.

Leading roles
12
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score63/100
Highest rated
Poster for Frasier
Frasier
GoodWatch score85/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 46 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.7 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.6 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 4.3 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
David Hyde Pierce Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Tension
    4.5, average 6.0
  • Violence
    2.8, average 4.1
  • Crime
    2.3, average 3.6
  • Mystery
    2.7, average 4.0

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character Study 2
  • Dialogue-Driven 2
  • Showbiz Satire 2
  • Feminist Themes 2
  • Social Commentary 2
  • Ensemble Cast 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

64
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Vivien & the Florist
Vivien & the Florist

as John Gielgud

2020s

7 titles ยท average score 57
Mouse
Mouse (2026)
GoodWatch score 52

as Mr. Murdaugh

Hold
Hold (2025)

Executive Producer

The Exorcism
The Exorcism (2024)
GoodWatch score 36

as Father Conor

Visiting Birdie
Visiting Birdie (2024)

Executive Producer

Facing the Wind
Facing the Wind (2024)

Executive Producer

Julia
Julia (2022)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show ยท as Paul Child

Sky Blossom
Sky Blossom (2020)

Executive Producer

2010s

9 titles ยท average score 67
The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare (2019)
GoodWatch score 64

as Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show ยท as Henry Neumann

When We Rise
When We Rise (2017)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show ยท as Dr. Jones

Julie's Greenroom
Julie's Greenroom (2017)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show ยท as David Hyde Pierce

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show ยท as Henry Neumann

Sharon Isbin: Troubadour
Sharon Isbin: Troubadour (2014)

as David Hyde Pierce Self - interviewee

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (2012)

as Vanya

The Perfect Host
The Perfect Host (2010)
GoodWatch score 54

as Warwick Wilson

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010)

Writer

2000s

18 titles ยท average score 64
The Good Wife
The Good Wife (2009)
GoodWatch score 85

TV show ยท as Frank Prady

Stingray Sam
Stingray Sam (2009)
GoodWatch score 75

as Narrator

The Amazing Screw-On Head
The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)
GoodWatch score 77

as Emperor Zombie (voice)

Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004)
GoodWatch score 81

as Niles Crane

Down with Love
Down with Love (2003)
GoodWatch score 59

as Peter MacMannus

Treasure Planet
Treasure Planet (2002)
GoodWatch score 69

as Doctor Doppler (voice)

Full Frontal
Full Frontal (2002)
GoodWatch score 42

as Carl

Laud Weiner
Laud Weiner (2002)

as Laud Weiner

Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones (2001)
GoodWatch score 57

as Drix (voice)

Wet Hot American Summer
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
GoodWatch score 54

as Henry

Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great (2000)
GoodWatch score 34

as Michael Hastings

The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! (2000)
GoodWatch score 68

as Bird (voice)

1990s

20 titles ยท average score 69
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)
GoodWatch score 36

as The Narrator

A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life (1998)
GoodWatch score 78

as Slim (voice)

Hercules
Hercules (1998)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show ยท as Daedalus (voice)

Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)
GoodWatch score 65

as Niles Crane

The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits (1995)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show ยท as Dr. Jack Henson

Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City (1995)
GoodWatch score 64

TV show ยท as Jimmy Callahan / Dr. Niles Crane

Frasier
Frasier (1993)
GoodWatch score 85

TV show ยท as Niles Crane

Addams Family Values
Addams Family Values (1993)
GoodWatch score 69

as Delivery Room Doctor

Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
GoodWatch score 71

as Dennis Reed

The Powers That Be
The Powers That Be (1992)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show ยท as Theodore Van Horne

Little Man Tate
Little Man Tate (1991)
GoodWatch score 68

as Garth Emmerick

Dream On
Dream On (1990)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show ยท as Jerry Dorfer

1980s

9 titles ยท average score 57
The Simpsons
The Simpsons (1989)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show ยท as Cecil Terwilliger (voice) / Felix (voice)

Vampire's Kiss
Vampire's Kiss (1989)
GoodWatch score 55

as Theater Guy

Bright Lights, Big City
Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
GoodWatch score 46

as Bartender at Fashion Show

Crossing Delancey
Crossing Delancey (1988)
GoodWatch score 64

as Mark

Rocket Gibraltar
Rocket Gibraltar (1988)
GoodWatch score 61

as Monsieur Henri

Knightwatch
Knightwatch (1988)

TV show ยท as Gibson

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988)
GoodWatch score 68

as Businessman

Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire (1985)
GoodWatch score 50

TV show ยท as O'Neill

Moving Violations
Moving Violations (1985)
GoodWatch score 32

as Immigration Officer