Neil Patrick Harris
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 whi
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.
Born
Jun 15, 1973
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
96 acting
8 crew
Popularity
5.1
Known For
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)
The Smurfs 2
2013
as Patrick Winslow
Batman: Under the Red Hood
2010
as Nightwing (voice)
Serenity
2005
as Screaming Reaver (uncredited)
American Reunion
2012
as Celebrity Dance-Off Host
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