Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

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Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known primarily for his comedy roles on television and his dramatic and musical stage roles. On television, he is known for playing the title character on Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993), Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014, for which he was nominated for four Emmy Awards), and Count Olaf in A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019).

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Neil Patrick Harris was born on Friday, 15 June 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. His full name at birth was Neil Patrick Harris. He is best known as an actor. Harris' country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Neil attended high school at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque. His religion is listed as Protestant. He is 6' (183 cm) tall with an athletic build. He has blue eyes and blonde hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $40,000,000 US dollars. Neil Patrick Harris is 51 years old and his zodiac star sign is Gemini.

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Full name at birth
Neil Patrick Harris
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Claim to fame
Doogie Howser, M.D.
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Date of birth
15 June 1973
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Place of birth
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Actor, Singer, Producer
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6' (183 cm)
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Blonde hair
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Pets
  • Fred (Dog)
  • Watson (Dog)
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Net worth
$40,000,000 USD
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High school
La Cueva High School in Albuquerque
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Booh Schut Company
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Partner: David Burtka (Married) 2 children
Apr 2004-
Neil Harris and David Burtka
Comedy is way more difficult than drama. What I might find funny, the editor might not find funny. They might choose the reaction shot from Take 4 with my line from Take 1 with my next line from Take 7, and then the timing that I was trying to do does not come across.
  • Perfomed as Mark in "Rent" at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles to rave reviews
  • Has sung since he was a child. His father played the folk guitar and together they entertained.
  • Went to the same high school as Freddie Prinze Jr..
  • Has performed magic tricks on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962), "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992), and "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003).
  • Is an avid Les Miserables fan, and performed the song "The Confrontation" with his co-star Jason Segel (both of "How I Met Your Mother") live on the Megan Mullally show. He performed the role of Javert, to wild cheers from the audience.

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