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Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Director & actor · born 15 June 1973 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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).

Where to start: Gone Girl (2014).

As director 1

As actor 94

TV shows 49

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Neil Patrick Harris movie?

By viewer score, Gone Girl (2014) at 7.9/10.

What are Neil Patrick Harris’s most popular movies?

Gone Girl, The Matrix Resurrections, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

How many movies has Neil Patrick Harris made?

95 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 94 as actor.

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