Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 15, 1973
Place of Birth
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Credits
202 titles
Neil Patrick Harris
Biography
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
Filmography
The Last Temptation of Becky
General Wilhelm Reuss
Sunny Dancer
Patrick
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour
The Boss
I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza
Self - Guest
What's in the Box?
Self - Host
Dexter: Resurrection
Lowell / The Tattoo Collector
Doctor Who at the Proms
The Toymaker (archive footage)
Group Therapy
Self - Moderator
A House Is Not a Disco
Executive Producer
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
The Toymaker (archive footage)
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
Narrator (voice)
Drag Me to Dinner
Self - Judge
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
Self
Uncoupled
Michael Lawson
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Richard Fink
How I Met Your Father
Barney Stinson
The Matrix Resurrections
The Analyst
8-Bit Christmas
Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker (voice)
It's a Sin
Henry Coltrane
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
Get Organized with The Home Edit
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Westley
Fraggle Rock: Rock On!
Self
Visible: Out on Television
Self - Narrator (voice)
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional
Narrator
Revolution Rent
Executive Producer
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Self - Host
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Dads
Self
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Self
Wig
Self
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
Self - Guest
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
Self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Self
Genius Junior
Host
Downsizing
Jeff Lonowski
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Neil Patrick Harris
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self
The Words That Built America
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Neville LaRoy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Count Olaf
Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus
Host / Himself
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris
Himself
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Self - Actor
In Their Own Words
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
Hot Ones
Self
Gone Girl
Desi Collings