
Cast
Neil Patrick Harris
Acting
Cast
Neil Patrick Harris
Known for
Acting
Born
1973-06-15
From
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Also known as Neil Harris, NPH, Neal 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.

Gone Girl
as Desi Collings

Starship Troopers
as Colonel Carl Jenkins

The Matrix Resurrections
as The Analyst

The Smurfs
as Patrick Winslow

American Reunion
as Celebrity Dance-Off Host

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
as Steve (voice)

Serenity
as Screaming Reaver (uncredited)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
as Steve (voice)

A Million Ways to Die in the West
as Foy

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
as Lou (voice)

The Smurfs 2
as Patrick Winslow

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
as Richard Fink

Downsizing
as Jeff Lonowski

The Muppets
as Neil Patrick Harris

Batman: Under the Red Hood
as Nightwing (voice)

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
as Neil Patrick Harris

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
as Neil Patrick Harris

Beastly
as Will Fratalli

Undercover Brother
as Lance

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
as Neil Patrick Harris

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

The Earth Day Special
as Doogie Howser

Justice League: The New Frontier
as Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)

Dads
as Self

The Next Best Thing
as David

Company
as Robert

8-Bit Christmas
as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator

Yes, Virginia
as Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)

Sunny Dancer
as Patrick

The Words That Built America
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

Sudden Fury
as Brian Hannigan

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

For Our Children
as Self

Clara's Heart
as David Hart

Beyond All Boundaries
as 1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester

The Mesmerist
as Benjamin

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
as Self

The Proposition
as Roger Martin

Group Therapy
as Self - Moderator

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
as Self

Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
as Self

Wig
as Self

Doctor Who at the Proms
as The Toymaker (archive footage)

The Last Temptation of Becky
as General Wilhelm Reuss

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
as Dr. Blowhole (voice)

Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
as Two-Face / Black Manta (voice)

Cold Sassy Tree
as Will Tweedy

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

Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
as Jim Stolpa

The Christmas Blessing
as Nathan Andrews

Purple People Eater
as Billy Johnson

Animal Room
as Arnold Mosk

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
as Self

The Man in the Attic
as Edward Broder

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as Host

Steve's First Bath
as Steve (voice)

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
as The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage)

The Best and the Brightest
as Jeff

Summer of Camp Caprice
as Jed (voice)

The Christmas Wish
as Will Martin

Disney Heroes Volume 1
as Moyo (voice)

Commentary! The Musical

Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
as The Toymaker (archive footage)

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

The Wedding Dress
as Travis Cleveland

Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
as William Coit

Prop 8: The Musical
as A Very Smart Fellow

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
as Self - Host

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional
as Narrator

Eloise Goes to School

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

The Out List
as Himself

The Golden Blaze
as The Comic Shop Owner (voice)

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

How I Met The Robin
as Barney Stinson

Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus
as Host / Himself

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
as Self - Actor

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
as Narrator (voice)

My Antonia
as Jimmy Burden

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

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
as Narrator

Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
as Steve the Monkey (voice)

Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains
as Dan

Stranger in the Family
as Steve Thompson

A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night
as The Magic Mirror

Too Good to Be True
as Danny Harland

This Is MST3K
as Self

Home Fires Burning
as Lonnie Tibbettes

Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
as J.C. Leyendecker (voice)

Not Our Son
as Paul Keller

Through a Dog's Eyes
as Narrator

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour
as The Boss

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
as Self

Assassins
as The Balladeer

Assassins
as Lee Harvey Oswald