Neil Patrick Harris

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.

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Birthday: June 15, 1973

Deathday: N/A

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Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers

1997-11-07

Prop 8: The Musical
Prop 8: The Musical

2008-12-03

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

2009-09-17

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

2004-07-02

Animal Room
Animal Room

1995-01-01

Undercover Brother
Undercover Brother

2002-05-31

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

2008-04-25

Batman: Under the Red Hood
Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010-07-27

The Smurfs
The Smurfs

2011-07-29

Justice League: The New Frontier
Justice League: The New Frontier

2008-02-26

The Christmas Wish
The Christmas Wish

1998-12-06

Beastly
Beastly

2011-01-21

The Muppets
The Muppets

2011-11-22

Yes, Virginia
Yes, Virginia

2009-12-25

Clara's Heart
Clara's Heart

1988-10-07

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

2011-11-04

The Christmas Blessing
The Christmas Blessing

2005-12-18

The Best and the Brightest
The Best and the Brightest

2010-10-16

The Smurfs 2
The Smurfs 2

2013-07-30

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert

2001-10-31

The Wedding Dress
The Wedding Dress

2001-10-28

Company
Company

2011-06-15

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

2013-09-26

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

2010-01-05

Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story

1994-01-09

Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special

2012-09-09

Too Good to Be True
Too Good to Be True

1988-11-14

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

1991-05-20

A Million Ways to Die in the West
A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014-05-22

Gone Girl
Gone Girl

2014-10-01

The Out List
The Out List

2013-06-26

The Man in the Attic
The Man in the Attic

1995-09-10

The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony
The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony

2002-05-01

My Antonia
My Antonia

1995-03-29

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole

2012-01-10

Sudden Fury
Sudden Fury

1993-11-21

Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids

2023-11-24

American Reunion
American Reunion

2012-04-04

Cold Sassy Tree
Cold Sassy Tree

1989-10-16

Purple People Eater
Purple People Eater

1988-12-01

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

1992-09-10

The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing

2000-03-03

The Proposition
The Proposition

1998-03-26

The Golden Blaze
The Golden Blaze

2005-05-10

The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2007-12-19

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024-02-21

The Mesmerist
The Mesmerist

2002-03-11

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

2015-09-15

Stranger in the Family
Stranger in the Family

1991-10-27

Group Therapy
Group Therapy

2024-06-06

Eloise Goes to School
Eloise Goes to School

2007-07-24

Summer of Camp Caprice
Summer of Camp Caprice

2001-07-07

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2008-07-15

For Our Children
For Our Children

1993-02-16

Through a Dog's Eyes
Through a Dog's Eyes

2010-04-21

The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special

1990-04-22

This Is MST 3K
This Is MST 3K

Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials

2023-12-18

Downsizing
Downsizing

2017-12-22

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

2010-07-29

Home Fires Burning
Home Fires Burning

1989-01-29

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium

2022-11-20

Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains
Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains

2010-03-18

Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus
Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus

2016-03-19

The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America

2017-07-04

A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night
A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night

2012-11-20

Not Our Son
Not Our Son

1995-03-03

Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'
Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'

2002-05-28

Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story

1995-10-03

Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear

2014-01-28

A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood
A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010-02-23

Steve's First Bath
Steve's First Bath

2014-01-28

Beyond All Boundaries
Beyond All Boundaries

2009-11-09

Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute

2018-04-10

Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular

2018-10-16

Wig
Wig

2019-05-04

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019-05-14

Disney Heroes Volume 1
Disney Heroes Volume 1

2005-05-23

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits

2019-09-29

The Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections

2021-12-16

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

2013-12-25

Dads
Dads

2019-09-06

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional

2019-12-03

Commentary! The Musical
Commentary! The Musical

2008-07-15

Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration

2020-04-26

Serenity
Serenity

2005-09-25

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

2022-04-20

8-Bit Christmas
8-Bit Christmas

2021-11-24

Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker

2021-06-17

Assassins
Assassins

2004-04-22

Assassins
Assassins

2004-04-22

Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms

2024-12-24

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

2013-02-05

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