Acting
Neil Patrick Harris
1973-06-15 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including a Tony Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for a Grammy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. On television, he is known for playing the title character on the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993), for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, as well as Barney Stinson on the CBS series How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014, for which he was nominated for four Emmy Awards), and Count Olaf on the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019). Harris is also known for his role as the title character in Joss Whedon's musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) and a fictional version of himself in the Harold & Kumar film series (2004–2011). His other films include Starship Troopers (1997), Beastly (2011), The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), and Gone Girl (2014). In 2010, Harris won two awards at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his guest appearance on Glee, and Outstanding Special Class Program for hosting the Tony Awards in 2009; he has won the latter award three additional times for hosting the show in 2011, 2012, and 2013. He also hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009 and 2013, and hosted the 87th Academy Awards in 2015, thus making him the first openly gay man to host the Academy Awards. In 2014, he starred in the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, for which he won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. Harris was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2010. He is married to David Burtka. In 2010, they had twins via surrogacy.
Known for
Gone Girl
The Simpsons
The Matrix Resurrections
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
American Horror Story
How I Met Your Mother
Starship Troopers
Family Guy
American Reunion
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Downsizing
The Smurfs
Serenity
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Adventure Time
Beastly
Movie credits · 100
The Last Temptation of Becky
Stamptown
Sunny Dancer
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour
Doctor Who at the Proms
Group Therapy
A House Is Not a Disco
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The Matrix Resurrections
8-Bit Christmas
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional
Revolution Rent
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Dads
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Wig
Mickey's 90th Spectacular
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Downsizing
The Words That Built America
Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
The Power
Gone Girl
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
Steve's First Bath
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
The Smurfs 2
The Out List
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night
Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
TV credits · 104
I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza
What's in the Box?
Dexter: Resurrection
Drag Me to Dinner
Uncoupled
How I Met Your Father
It's a Sin
Get Organized with The Home Edit
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Fraggle Rock: Rock On!
Visible: Out on Television
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
Genius Junior
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Mystery Science Theater 3000
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris
In Their Own Words
Celebrity Family Feud
Hot Ones
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Stephen Fry: Out There
Beat Bobby Flay
The Goodwin Games
Neil's Puppet Dreams
Finding Your Roots
Billy on the Street
Test Your Brain
Brain Games
American Horror Story
Hamish and Andy's Gap Year
Take Two with Phineas and Ferb
Conan
The Talk
Adventure Time
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
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