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My Take
Neil Patrick Harris is one of those rare performers who genuinely excels at everything — and I mean everything. He started as a teen prodigy playing Doogie Howser, M.D., then somehow reinvented himself so completely as Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother that a whole generation forgot he ever wore a lab coat. But honestly, his stage work is where he truly shines: his 2014 Tony Award for Hedwig and the Angry Inch wasn't just deserved, it was one of those "oh right, this guy is a real artist" moments for a lot of people. Add in his slick Emmy hosting stints, his genuine magic chops, and the fact that he came out publicly in 2006 with zero drama and just kept working — NPH is the rare Hollywood lifer who's actually earned every room he's walked into.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Name (Japanese)
- ニール・パトリック・ハリス
- Reading
- にーる・ぱとりっく・はりす
- Born
- June 15, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film director / musician / autobiographer
2. Background
- High school
- La Cueva High School
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
- 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Drama League Award
- Emmy Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | 8-Bit Christmas | — | |
| Notable work | Glee | — | |
| Notable work | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | — | |
| Notable work | How I Met Your Mother | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Neil Patrick Harris born?
Born June 15, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Neil Patrick Harris from?
Neil Patrick Harris is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
What does Neil Patrick Harris do?
Neil Patrick Harris works as television actor, film actor, film director, musician, autobiographer.
What is Neil Patrick Harris known for?
Notable works include 8-Bit Christmas, Glee, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.