David Hyde Pierce

American actor and director
Person human Q373976
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David Hyde Pierce

Summary

David Hyde Pierce is a human[1]. He was born in Saratoga Springs[2]. He was born on April 3, 1959[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], dub actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,364 views/month, #4,080 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Hyde Pierce was born in Saratoga Springs[2].
  • David Hyde Pierce was born on April 3, 1959[3].
  • David Hyde Pierce's father was George Hyde Pierce[10].
  • Among David Hyde Pierce's spouses was Brian Hargrove[11].
  • David Hyde Pierce held citizenship in United States[12].
  • David Hyde Pierce worked as a television actor[4].
  • David Hyde Pierce worked as a dub actor[5].
  • David Hyde Pierce's professions included stage actor[6].
  • David Hyde Pierce's professions included film actor[7].
  • David Hyde Pierce worked as a voice actor[8].
  • David Hyde Pierce's professions included theatrical director[13].
  • David Hyde Pierce's education included a stint at Yale University[14].
  • David Hyde Pierce's education included a stint at Saratoga Springs High School[15].
  • David Hyde Pierce's education included a stint at Silliman College[16].
  • David Hyde Pierce received the Isabelle Stevenson Award[17].
  • David Hyde Pierce received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[18].
  • David Hyde Pierce received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[19].
  • David Hyde Pierce received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[20].
  • David Hyde Pierce received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[21].
  • David Hyde Pierce received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[22].
  • David Hyde Pierce is recorded as male[23].
  • David Hyde Pierce's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Hyde Pierce's Commons category is recorded as David Hyde Pierce[25].
  • David Hyde Pierce's family name is recorded as Pierce[26].
  • David Hyde Pierce's given name is recorded as David[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saratoga Springs[2], David Hyde Pierce… he was born on April 3, 1959[3]. His father was George Hyde Pierce[10].

Education

Educated at Yale University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Saratoga Springs High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33]; and Silliman College[16], a residential college[34], in United States[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], dub actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], voice actor[8], and theatrical director[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Isabelle Stevenson Award[17], a theatre award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2009[38]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[18], a theatre award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1948[41]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[19], an award for best supporting actor[42], in United States[43], founded in 1954[44].

Personal Life

Among David Hyde Pierce's spouses was Brian Hargrove[11].

Why It Matters

David Hyde Pierce ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,364 views/month, #4,080 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was David Hyde Pierce born?

Born in Saratoga Springs[2], David Hyde Pierce…

Who were David Hyde Pierce's parents?

David Hyde Pierce's father was George Hyde Pierce[10].

Who was David Hyde Pierce married to?

David Hyde Pierce's spouses include Brian Hargrove[11].

What did David Hyde Pierce do for work?

David Hyde Pierce worked as television actor[4], dub actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and voice actor[8].

Where did David Hyde Pierce go to school?

David Hyde Pierce was educated at Yale University[14], Saratoga Springs High School[15], and Silliman College[16].

What awards did David Hyde Pierce receive?

Honors received include Isabelle Stevenson Award[17], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[19], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation television actor, dub actor, stage actor +3
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  2. 7d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Given name David, Hyde
    Nominated for Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
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