Neil Patrick Harris

**Neil Patrick Harris** (born June 15, 1973) is an American Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor and singer. He played the title character of _Doogie Howser, M.D._, Barney Stinson in _How I Met Your Mother_, Col. Carl Jenkins in _Starship Troopers_, _Dr. Horrible_ of the web series _Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog_, and as a fictionalized version of himself in _Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle_, Host From Genius Junior and the sequel _Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay_.

Harris is openly gay at first. He confirmed this in November 2006 by saying "...I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love. On September 8, 2014, Harris announced on his Twitter page that David Burtka and he were married over the weekend. Harris has twins, Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris.

### Television

- _Doogie Howser, M.D._ as Doogie Howser
- _Stark Raving Mad_ as Henry McNeeley
- _How I Met Your Mother_ as Barney Stinson
- A Series of Unfortunate Events as Count Olaf
- The Giggle, Dr Who as the Toymaker

### Film

- _Purple People Eater_ (1988)
- _Clara's Heart_ (1988) as David Hart
- _Stranger in the Family_ (1991) as Steve Thompson
- _The Man in The Attic_ (1995) Edward
- _Not Our Son_ (1995) as Paul Kenneth Keller
- _Animal Room_ (1995) as Arnold Mosk
- _Starship Troopers_ (1997) as Colonel Carl Jenkins
- _The Christmas Wish_ (1998) as Will
- _The Proposition_ (1998)
- _The Next Best Thing_ (2000) as David
- _Undercover Brother_ (2002) as Lance
- _The Mesmerist_ (2002) as Benjamin
- _Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle_ (2004) as "Neil Patrick Harris"
- _The Golden Blaze_ (2005) as Comic Shop Owner
- _Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay_ (2008) as "Neil Patrick Harris"
- _Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore_ (2010) as Lou (voice)
- _Smurfs_ (2011) as "Patrick Winslow"

### Theater

- _Rent_ (1997) 2nd National Tour-LA, San Diego _Mark Cohen_
- _Romeo and Juliet_ (1998) Old Globe Theatre, San Diego _Romeo Montague_
- _Sweeney Todd_ (2001) San Francisco Symphony Orchestra concert version _Tobias Ragg_
- _Proof_ (2002) Broadway, _Hal_
- _Cabaret_ (2003) Broadway, _Emcee_
- _Assassins_ (2004) Broadway _Balladeer; Lee Harvey Oswald_
- _Tick, Tick... BOOM!_ _Jon_ (2005) Menier Chocolate Factory, London
- _All My Sons_ (2006) _Chris Keller_, Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles
- _Amadeus_, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, July 20, 2006 at the Hollywood Bowl

### Animation

- _Justice League: The New Frontier_ (2008) _Flash_
- _Spider-Man: The New Animated Series_ (2003) Peter Parker/_Spider-Man_
- _Capitol Critters_ (1992) Max
- _The Simpsons_ (1991 episode "Bart the Murderer"), as himself playing the title role in the made-for-TV movie _Blood on the Blackboard: The Bart Simpson Story_
- _Batman: Under The Red Hood_ (2010) Dick Greyson/Nightwing

### Video games

- _Saints Row 2_ (2008) as _DJ Veteran Child_
- _Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard_ as _Wally Wellesly_

### Internet

- _Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog_ (2008) as Billy/Dr. Horrible
- _Prop 8 - The Musical_ (2008) as A Very Smart Fellow

### Audio Books

- Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
- Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary
- Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary
- Socks by Beverly Cleary
- Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan
- A Very Marley Christmas by John Grogan
- Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan

## Awards and nominations

|Year|Group|Award|Result|Notes|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|1989|Young Artist Awards|Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama|Nominated|_Clara's Heart_|
|Golden Globe Awards|Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture|Nominated|||
|1990|Young Artist Awards|Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series|Won|_Doogie Howser, M.D. _|
|1991|Won||||
|1992|Won||||
|1992|Golden Globe Awards|Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical|Nominated||
|2007|Teen Choice Awards|Choice TV Actor: Comedy|Nominated|_How I Met Your Mother_|
|Emmy Awards|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series|Nominated|||
|2008|People's Choice Awards|Favorite Scene Stealing Star|Nominated||
|2008|Emmy Awards|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series|Nominated||

## Other websites

- Neil Patrick Harris interview at AOL Television
- A question and answer session with Harris at Broadway.com
- Neil Patrick Harris and Marc Kudisch  - _Downstage Center_ audio interview at American Theatre Wing.org
- Video: 9/06 Interview on myfoxla.com.

## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Neil Patrick Harris
- **image**: Neil Patrick Harris 2008.jpg
- **caption**: Neil Patrick Harris, 2008
- **birth name**: Neil Patrick Harris
- **birth place**: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- **yearsactive**: 1979 — present
- **credits**: *"Doogie Howser" in _Doogie Howser, M.D._
*"Barney Stinson" in _How I Met Your Mother_
*Himself in _Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle_
- **spouse**: David Burtka (m. 2014)
- **children**: Gideon Scott  Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris