Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Acting
Born 1973-06-15Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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.

Movies (96)

Gone Girl
7.9

Gone Girl

2014Movie7.9
The Matrix Resurrections
6.3

The Matrix Resurrections

2021Movie6.3
Starship Troopers
7.1

Starship Troopers

1997Movie7.1
Serenity
7.4

Serenity

2005Movie7.4
The Smurfs
5.8

The Smurfs

2011Movie5.8
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
6.7

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

2009Movie6.7
A Million Ways to Die in the West
6.0

A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014Movie6.0
Sunny Dancer
6.7

Sunny Dancer

2026Movie6.7
The Smurfs 2
5.7

The Smurfs 2

2013Movie5.7
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
6.5

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

2013Movie6.5
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
6.8

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

2022Movie6.8
Batman: Under the Red Hood
7.8

Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010Movie7.8
Downsizing
5.4

Downsizing

2017Movie5.4
American Reunion
6.3

American Reunion

2012Movie6.3
The Muppets
6.7

The Muppets

2011Movie6.7
Stamptown
8.0

Stamptown

2026Movie8.0
Undercover Brother
5.9

Undercover Brother

2002Movie5.9
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
6.6

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

2004Movie6.6
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
6.0

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

2011Movie6.0
8-Bit Christmas
6.4

8-Bit Christmas

2021Movie6.4
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
6.3

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

2008Movie6.3
Beastly
6.3

Beastly

2011Movie6.3
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
5.2

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

2010Movie5.2
Beyond All Boundaries
6.8

Beyond All Boundaries

2009Movie6.8
Justice League: The New Frontier
6.8

Justice League: The New Frontier

2008Movie6.8
The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
7.5

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole

2012Movie7.5
Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
7.5

Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special

2012Movie7.5
The Last Temptation of Becky

The Last Temptation of Becky

2026Movie
Dads
6.9

Dads

2019Movie6.9
Doctor Who at the Proms
7.2

Doctor Who at the Proms

2024Movie7.2
The Words That Built America
6.0

The Words That Built America

2017Movie6.0
Assassins
10.0

Assassins

2004Movie10.0
Purple People Eater
5.1

Purple People Eater

1988Movie5.1
The Earth Day Special
6.1

The Earth Day Special

1990Movie6.1
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
6.1

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits

2019Movie6.1
Yes, Virginia
7.1

Yes, Virginia

2009Movie7.1
The Next Best Thing
5.2

The Next Best Thing

2000Movie5.2
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
7.5

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium

2022Movie7.5
Sudden Fury
5.0

Sudden Fury

1993Movie5.0
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
5.3

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019Movie5.3
The Proposition
5.9

The Proposition

1998Movie5.9
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
4.9

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

1992Movie4.9
Company
6.9

Company

2011Movie6.9
Group Therapy
7.8

Group Therapy

2024Movie7.8
Prop 8: The Musical
6.9

Prop 8: The Musical

2008Movie6.9
The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
7.5

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

2007Movie7.5
The Man in the Attic
4.6

The Man in the Attic

1995Movie4.6
The Christmas Wish
5.3

The Christmas Wish

1998Movie5.3
Clara's Heart
5.5

Clara's Heart

1988Movie5.5
Commentary! The Musical
5.2

Commentary! The Musical

2008Movie5.2
Not Our Son
7.0

Not Our Son

1995Movie7.0
This Is MST3K
7.0

This Is MST3K

1992Movie7.0
Wig
5.8

Wig

2019Movie5.8
Steve's First Bath
5.2

Steve's First Bath

2014Movie5.2
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
7.7

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

1991Movie7.7
The Out List
5.9

The Out List

2013Movie5.9
Animal Room
5.8

Animal Room

1995Movie5.8
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
8.0

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

2018Movie8.0
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
6.7

Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story

1994Movie6.7
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

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

2009Movie
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
5.0

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024Movie5.0
The Christmas Blessing
6.1

The Christmas Blessing

2005Movie6.1
Mickey's 90th Spectacular
8.2

Mickey's 90th Spectacular

2018Movie8.2
The Mesmerist
4.7

The Mesmerist

2002Movie4.7
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

2026Movie
The Best and the Brightest
4.8

The Best and the Brightest

2010Movie4.8
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
8.6

Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials

2023Movie8.6
Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'
8.0

Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'

2002Movie8.0
For Our Children
7.7

For Our Children

1993Movie7.7
The Wedding Dress
5.6

The Wedding Dress

2001Movie5.6
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
7.1

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert

2001Movie7.1
Stranger in the Family
5.4

Stranger in the Family

1991Movie5.4
Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains
5.5

Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains

2010Movie5.5
My Antonia
7.3

My Antonia

1995Movie7.3
Home Fires Burning
6.5

Home Fires Burning

1989Movie6.5
Disney Heroes Volume 1
7.9

Disney Heroes Volume 1

2005Movie7.9
The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony
9.0

The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony

2002Movie9.0
Too Good to Be True
5.0

Too Good to Be True

1988Movie5.0
The Golden Blaze
3.7

The Golden Blaze

2005Movie3.7
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional

2019Movie
Cold Sassy Tree
6.6

Cold Sassy Tree

1989Movie6.6
Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus

Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus

2016Movie
Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
6.6

Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear

2014Movie6.6
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
5.0

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2020Movie5.0
Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
5.2

Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story

1995Movie5.2
Summer of Camp Caprice
8.5

Summer of Camp Caprice

2001Movie8.5
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

2013Movie
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

2010Movie
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
9.3

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

2013Movie9.3
A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood
3.2

A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010Movie3.2
Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
6.3

Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker

2021Movie6.3
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
6.0

Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids

2023Movie6.0
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
7.0

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

2015Movie7.0
Eloise Goes to School

Eloise Goes to School

2007Movie
A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night

A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night

2012Movie
Through a Dog's Eyes

Through a Dog's Eyes

2010Movie

TV Shows (102)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.9

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009Series4.9
The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
Family Guy
7.4

Family Guy

1999Series7.4
Sesame Street
7.1

Sesame Street

1969Series7.1
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019Series6.3
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series5.1
Late Show with David Letterman
6.4

Late Show with David Letterman

1993Series6.4
Adventure Time
8.5

Adventure Time

2010Series8.5
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.6

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001Series7.6
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Graham Norton Show
7.2

The Graham Norton Show

2007Series7.2
Jeopardy!
6.9

Jeopardy!

1984Series6.9
Big Brother
4.8

Big Brother

2000Series4.8
Conan
7.2

Conan

2010Series7.2
American Horror Story
8.1

American Horror Story

2011Series8.1
How I Met Your Mother
8.1

How I Met Your Mother

2005Series8.1
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.8

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005Series6.8
The Colbert Report
7.0

The Colbert Report

2005Series7.0
Robot Chicken
7.6

Robot Chicken

2005Series7.6
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
RuPaul's Drag Race
7.5

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009Series7.5
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series7.3
Glee
6.8

Glee

2009Series6.8
Murder, She Wrote
7.5

Murder, She Wrote

1984Series7.5
The Talk
3.0

The Talk

2010Series3.0
The Penguins of Madagascar
7.5

The Penguins of Madagascar

2008Series7.5
Numb3rs
7.0

Numb3rs

2005Series7.0
Will & Grace
6.9

Will & Grace

1998Series6.9
Homicide: Life on the Street
8.1

Homicide: Life on the Street

1993Series8.1
Quantum Leap
8.0

Quantum Leap

1989Series8.0
Hot Ones
7.1

Hot Ones

2015Series7.1
Beat Bobby Flay
6.2

Beat Bobby Flay

2013Series6.2
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
Touched by an Angel
7.2

Touched by an Angel

1994Series7.2
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956Series
Punk'd
5.1

Punk'd

2003Series5.1
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
7.6

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

2008Series7.6
The Outer Limits
7.7

The Outer Limits

1995Series7.7
Off Camera with Sam Jones
5.0

Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014Series5.0
A Series of Unfortunate Events
7.4

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017Series7.4
The Tony Danza Show
6.4

The Tony Danza Show

2004Series6.4
Finding Your Roots
6.5

Finding Your Roots

2012Series6.5
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
6.1

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

2017Series6.1
The Reichen Show
4.8

The Reichen Show

2005Series4.8
The Legend of Tarzan
7.0

The Legend of Tarzan

2001Series7.0
Dexter: Resurrection
8.5

Dexter: Resurrection

2025Series8.5
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Doogie Howser, M.D.
6.7

Doogie Howser, M.D.

1989Series6.7
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
5.9

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

2009Series5.9
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
6.9

Captain Planet and the Planeteers

1990Series6.9
Justice League
8.2

Justice League

2001Series8.2
Static Shock
8.0

Static Shock

2000Series8.0
Blossom
6.2

Blossom

1990Series6.2
Celebrity Family Feud
7.7

Celebrity Family Feud

2015Series7.7
Ed
7.6

Ed

2000Series7.6
How I Met Your Father
6.4

How I Met Your Father

2022Series6.4
Mystery Science Theater 3000
7.5

Mystery Science Theater 3000

2017Series7.5
The Megan Mullally Show
4.7

The Megan Mullally Show

2006Series4.7
It's a Sin
7.9

It's a Sin

2021Series7.9
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
7.2

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

2003Series7.2
Son of the Beach
6.3

Son of the Beach

2000Series6.3
Take Two with Phineas and Ferb
7.5

Take Two with Phineas and Ferb

2010Series7.5
Rachael Ray
5.1

Rachael Ray

2006Series5.1
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
3.3

Today with Jenna & Sheinelle

2019Series3.3
Boomtown
6.4

Boomtown

2002Series6.4
Entertainment Tonight
4.3

Entertainment Tonight

1981Series4.3
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
7.7

Home Movie: The Princess Bride

2020Series7.7
Jack & Bobby
7.3

Jack & Bobby

2004Series7.3
Brain Games
7.6

Brain Games

2011Series7.6
Billy on the Street
6.4

Billy on the Street

2011Series6.4
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
7.6

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2008Series7.6
The Early Show
6.2

The Early Show

1999Series6.2
Child Star Confidential

Child Star Confidential

2006Series
Get Organized with The Home Edit
6.6

Get Organized with The Home Edit

2020Series6.6
Uncoupled
6.5

Uncoupled

2022Series6.5
B.L. Stryker
6.1

B.L. Stryker

1989Series6.1
Visible: Out on Television
6.7

Visible: Out on Television

2020Series6.7
At Home with Amy Sedaris
7.1

At Home with Amy Sedaris

2017Series7.1
Drag Me to Dinner
5.3

Drag Me to Dinner

2023Series5.3
Stark Raving Mad
6.6

Stark Raving Mad

1999Series6.6
Me, Eloise
10.0

Me, Eloise

2006Series10.0
Joan of Arc
6.6

Joan of Arc

1999Series6.6
Capitol Critters
5.4

Capitol Critters

1992Series5.4
Neil's Puppet Dreams
4.3

Neil's Puppet Dreams

2012Series4.3
Larry King Live
5.2

Larry King Live

1985Series5.2
Top Chef Masters
7.0

Top Chef Masters

2009Series7.0
Fraggle Rock: Rock On!
6.6

Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

2020Series6.6
In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words

2015Series
Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards
10.0

Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards

2003Series10.0
Hot Country Nights
8.0

Hot Country Nights

1991Series8.0
Million Dollar Password

Million Dollar Password

2008Series
Stephen Fry: Out There
6.1

Stephen Fry: Out There

2013Series6.1
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.8

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951Series8.8
Hamish and Andy's Gap Year
7.3

Hamish and Andy's Gap Year

2011Series7.3
What's in the Box?
5.4

What's in the Box?

2025Series5.4
I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza

I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza

2026Series
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris
5.3

Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris

2015Series5.3
Genius Junior

Genius Junior

2018Series