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Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is a multi-talented American personality who has worn different hats as an actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Known for his comedic television roles, and dramatic and musical stage roles, he gained recognition and accolades throughout his career, including a Tony Award and five Primetime Emmy Awards. His television career includes the title character on the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D. as well as Barney Stinson on CBS's How I Met Your Mother. He has also made a remarkable appearance on Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events as Count Olaf. Aside from his television career, he is also famous for his roles in Starship Troopers, The Smurfs, and Gone Girl among others.
Harris's stage career kicked off when he made his Broadway debut in David Auburn's play Proof in 2002 and later, he won the Tony Award for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He has hosted the Tony Awards four times and was once named among Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2010. His career began as a child actor and since then, he held numerous roles in TV shows, Broadway, and films. He led a private life keeping his sexuality undisclosed until 2006 when he publicly admitted being gay. He is currently married to actor and chef David Burtka, with whom he has two children.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Neil Patrick Harris
Born: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: June 15, 1973
Occupations: Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, Television host
Years Active: 1988-present
Children: 2
Spouses: David Burtka
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Awards and Nominations Received by Neil Patrick Harris
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)
The HoursBest Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)
The Truman ShowBest Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)
Apollo 13Movies Featuring Neil Patrick Harris
The Matrix Resurrections
The Smurfs 2
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Gone Girl
Downsizing
8-Bit Christmas
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Clara's Heart
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood
Dracula’s Daughter vs. the Space Brains
Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Company
The Out List
Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
Steve’s First Bath
Batman: Under the Red Hood
The Words That Built America
Elton John: I’m Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Dads
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Adventure Awaits
Summer of Camp Caprice
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Wig
Death from Above: The Making of ‘Starship Troopers’
The Christmas Blessing
Eloise Goes to School
The Making of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Stranger in the Family
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
The Earth Day Special
Too Good to Be True
Home Fires Burning
Purple People Eater
Cold Sassy Tree
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
Visible: Out on Television
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
Purple People Eater
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
Sudden Fury
Animal Room
Not Our Son
My Antonia
The Proposition
The Man in the Attic
Joan of Arc
Beyond All Boundaries
Yes, Virginia
Group Therapy
Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
The Christmas Wish
Doctor Who: The Giggle
Prop 8: The Musical
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Commentary! The Musical
Career Timeline
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2023
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
Narrator
Doctor Who: The Giggle
The Toymaker
2022
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Richard Fink
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
Self
2021
The Matrix Resurrections
The Analyst
8-Bit Christmas
Jake Doyle (Adult)
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker (voice)
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Self
Dads
Self
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Adventure Awaits
Self - Host
Wig
Self
2014
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Gone Girl
Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
Steve the Monkey (voice)
Steve’s First Bath
Steve (voice)
2010
A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood
Self
Dracula’s Daughter vs. the Space Brains
Dan
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage)
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Nightwing (voice)
2009
Beyond All Boundaries
1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester
Yes, Virginia
Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)
2008
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Prop 8: The Musical
A Very Smart Fellow
Commentary! The Musical
1995
Animal Room
Arnold Mosk
Not Our Son
Paul Keller
My Antonia
Jimmy Burden
The Man in the Attic
Edward Broder
Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
William Coit
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