David Hyde Pierce From “Frasier,” Up To $40 Million
David Hyde Pierce was cast as Niles Crane, Frasier’s brother and fellow psychiatrist, thanks mostly to his uncanny resemblance to Kelsey Grammer. Pierce did not even have to audition for the role, which earned him not only 11 Emmy nominations and four wins, but also an incredible residual salary for years to come. Pierce now stars on the HBO series “Julia,” but it’s anyone’s guess if he will appear in the new “Frasier” revival series set to hit Paramount+ in 2023.