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Neil Patrick Harris

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Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
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NameNeil Patrick Harris
Birth dateJune 15, 1973
Birth placeAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
OccupationActor, Comedian, Singer

Neil Patrick Harris is a renowned American actor, Comedian, and Singer, best known for his iconic roles in Television shows such as Doogie Howser, M.D. and How I Met Your Mother. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Harris began his acting career at a young age, making appearances in Plaza Suite alongside Matthew Broderick and Christine Baranski. He has worked with notable directors like Steven Soderbergh and Jon Favreau, and has shared the screen with actors such as Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, and Kaley Cuoco. Harris has also performed on Broadway in productions like Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Cabaret, alongside Alan Cumming and Emma Stone.

● Early Life

Neil Patrick Harris was born on June 15, 1973, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Sheila Harris and Ronald Harris. He grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico, with his older brother, Brian Harris. Harris attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and later enrolled in Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont. During his childhood, Harris was exposed to the world of acting through his parents, who were both Lawyers and Actors in local Theater productions, including Theatre of New Mexico and New Mexico Repertory Theatre. He was also influenced by actors like Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Steve Martin, who were known for their work in Comedy and Television shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

● Career

Harris's acting career began when he was discovered by Casting Director Joyce Selznick, who cast him in the Television series Clarissa Explains It All alongside Melissa Joan Hart and Joe O'Connor. He then landed the lead role in Doogie Howser, M.D., a Television show created by Steven Bochco and David E. Kelley, which aired on ABC from 1991 to 1993. Harris's performance earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and recognition from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He has since appeared in numerous Television shows, including Frasier, The Simpsons, and American Horror Story, working with actors like Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, and Jessica Lange. Harris has also made guest appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, alongside Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, and Jimmy Kimmel.

● Filmography

Harris's film career includes roles in Starship Troopers alongside Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer, The Next Best Thing with Rupert Everett and Madonna, and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle with Kal Penn and John Cho. He has also lent his voice to animated films like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The Smurfs, working with actors like Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and Jayma Mays. Harris has appeared in The Muppets and The Muppets Most Wanted, alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tina Fey. He has also worked with directors like Brett Ratner and Todd Phillips on films like Rush Hour 3 and The Hangover.

● Personal Life

Harris is openly Gay and has been in a relationship with David Burtka since 2004. The couple got married in 2014 in Perugia, Italy, surrounded by friends and family, including Elton John and Lady Gaga. Harris and Burtka have two children, Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris, born via Surrogacy in 2010. Harris is a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has worked with organizations like The Trevor Project and GLAAD to promote equality and acceptance. He has also been involved with charities like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The American Cancer Society, alongside Jennifer Aniston and Michael J. Fox.

● Awards and Nominations

Throughout his career, Harris has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in Television and Film. He has won multiple Emmy Awards for his performances in How I Met Your Mother and American Horror Story, as well as a Tony Award for his role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Harris has also been recognized with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. He has been nominated for Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and People's Choice Awards, alongside actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts, and Meryl Streep. Harris has also received awards from organizations like The Human Rights Campaign and The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for his advocacy work in the LGBTQ+ community. Category:American actors

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