Neil Patrick Harris
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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
Credits
Gone Girl (2014)
as Desi Collings
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
as The Analyst
Starship Troopers (1997)
as Colonel Carl Jenkins
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
as Steve (voice)
The Smurfs (2011)
as Patrick Winslow
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)
as Steve (voice)
Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
as Nightwing (voice)
Serenity (2005)
as Screaming Reaver (uncredited)
The Smurfs 2 (2013)
as Patrick Winslow
American Reunion (2012)
as Celebrity Dance-Off Host
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
as Richard Fink
Downsizing (2017)
as Jeff Lonowski
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
as Foy
The Muppets (2011)
as Neil Patrick Harris
Sunny Dancer (2026)
as Patrick
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
as Neil Patrick Harris
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
as Neil Patrick Harris
Stamptown (2026)
as Self
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
as Lou (voice)
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
as Neil Patrick Harris
8-Bit Christmas (2021)
as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator
Undercover Brother (2002)
as Lance
Beastly (2011)
as Will Fratalli
Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
as Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)
Dads (2019)
as Self
The Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special (2012)
as Two-Face / Black Manta (voice)
The Next Best Thing (2000)
as David
The Man in the Attic (1995)
as Edward Broder
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute (2018)
as Self
The Proposition (1998)
as Roger Martin
The Earth Day Special (1990)
as Doogie Howser
Yes, Virginia (2009)
as Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)
Beyond All Boundaries (2009)
as 1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (2022)
as Self
Sudden Fury (1993)
as Brian Hannigan
The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole (2012)
as Dr. Blowhole (voice)
Assassins (2004)
as The Balladeer / Lee Harvey Oswald
The Words That Built America (2017)
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007)
as Self
The Last Temptation of Becky (2026)
as General Wilhelm Reuss
Doctor Who at the Proms (2024)
as The Toymaker (archive footage)
Purple People Eater (1988)
as Billy Johnson
Steve's First Bath (2014)
as Steve (voice)
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story (1994)
as Jim Stolpa
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019)
as Self - Host
Mickey's 90th Spectacular (2018)
as Self
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker (2021)
as J.C. Leyendecker (voice)
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010)
as The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage)
Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers' (2002)
as Himself
The Christmas Blessing (2005)
as Nathan Andrews
Disney Heroes Volume 1 (2005)
as Moyo (voice)
The Out List (2013)
as Himself
Wig (2019)
as Self
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials (2023)
as The Toymaker (archive footage)
Commentary! The Musical (2008)
Actor
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals (2013)
as Narrator
Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
as A Very Smart Fellow
The Wedding Dress (2001)
as Travis Cleveland
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert (2001)
as Tobias
Cold Sassy Tree (1989)
as Will Tweedy
Clara's Heart (1988)
as David Hart
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019)
as Self
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (2026)
as The Boss
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991)
as Self
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You (1992)
as Self
Company (2011)
as Robert
Group Therapy (2024)
as Self - Moderator
The Best and the Brightest (2010)
as Jeff
The Mesmerist (2002)
as Benjamin
Too Good to Be True (1988)
as Danny Harland
Animal Room (1995)
as Arnold Mosk
Not Our Son (1995)
as Paul Keller
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales (2009)
as Self
A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
as Self
The Christmas Wish (1998)
as Will Martin
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2020)
as Self
My Antonia (1995)
as Jimmy Burden
For Our Children (1993)
as Self
Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story (1995)
as William Coit
Home Fires Burning (1989)
as Lonnie Tibbettes
Summer of Camp Caprice (2001)
as Jed (voice)
Stranger in the Family (1991)
as Steve Thompson
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024)
Actor
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2013)
as Host
Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus (2016)
as Host / Himself
Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear (2014)
as Steve the Monkey (voice)
The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony (2002)
as Self
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids (2023)
as Narrator (voice)
The Golden Blaze (2005)
as The Comic Shop Owner (voice)
Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains (2010)
as Dan
Eloise Goes to School (2007)
Actor
This Is MST3K (1992)
as Self
A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night (2012)
as The Magic Mirror
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (2015)
as Self - Actor
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional (2019)
as Narrator
Through a Dog's Eyes (2010)
as Narrator