[PAR] [TLE] David Hyde Pierce [SEP] David Hyde Pierce (born April 3, 1959) is an American actor, director, and comedian. [PAR] [TLE] Niles Crane [SEP] Niles Crane is a fictional character on the American sitcom "Frasier", a spin-off of the popular show "Cheers".  He was portrayed by David Hyde Pierce.  Niles is the younger brother of Dr. Frasier Crane, the son of Det. Martin Crane and Dr. Hester Crane, husband of Daphne Moon, ex-husband of Maris Crane and Dr. Melinda Karnofsky, former brother-in-law to Nanette Guzman and Dr. Lilith Sternin, and uncle to Frederick Crane.
[PAR] [TLE] David Hyde Pierce [ SEP ] David Hyde Pierce ( born April 3 , 1959 ) is an American actor , director , and comedian . [PAR] [TLE] Niles Crane [ SEP ] Niles Crane is a fictional character on the American sitcom " Frasier " , a spin - off of the popular show " Cheers " . He was portrayed by David Hyde Pierce . Niles is the younger brother of Dr. Frasier Crane , the son of Det . Martin Crane and Dr. Hester Crane , husband of Daphne Moon , ex - husband of Maris Crane and Dr. Melinda Karnofsky , former brother - in - law to Nanette Guzman and Dr. Lilith Sternin , and uncle to Frederick Crane .
Which American actor, director, and comedian played the character Niles Crane on Frasier?
Which American actor , director , and comedian played the character Niles Crane on Frasier ?
David Hyde Pierce
David Hyde Pierce