Actor
Neil Patrick Harris
- Born: 15 June 1973, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Neil Patrick Harris is a versatile actor known for his roles in television and film, particularly as Barney Stinson in 'How I Met Your Mother' and the title character in 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' His career spans comedy and drama, showcasing his singing and…
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About Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is a versatile actor known for his roles in television and film, particularly as Barney Stinson in 'How I Met Your Mother' and the title character in 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' His career spans comedy and drama, showcasing his singing and performing talents. Harris is recognized for his charismatic presence and distinctive voice, earning acclaim in both theater and television.
- Born
- 15 June 1973, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- David Burtka (2014-present)
- Children
- 2, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace
- Parents
- Ronald Harris and Sheila Harris
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Neil Patrick Harris
- Neil was a child actor and appeared in the film 'Clara's Heart' at age 15.
- He is an accomplished magician and has performed at various magic conventions.
Famous Neil Patrick Harris quotes
“It's a big world. You've got to make your own fun.”
“I am the one who knocks!”
“I don't know what you're talking about.”
Neil Patrick Harris filmography
Cast (204)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Last Temptation of Becky Movie | General Wilhelm Reuss | |
| 2026 | Stamptown Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2026 | Sunny Dancer Movie | Patrick | 7.1 |
| 2026 | Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour Movie | The Boss | 10.0 |
| 2026 | I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza TV | Self - Guest | |
| 2025 | What's in the Box? TV | Self - Host | 5.4 |
| 2025 | Dexter: Resurrection TV | Lowell / The Tattoo Collector | 8.5 |
| 2024 | Doctor Who at the Proms Movie | The Toymaker (archive footage) | 7.4 |
| 2024 | Group Therapy Movie | Self - Moderator | 7.8 |
| 2024 | Dolly Parton's Pet Gala Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials Movie | The Toymaker (archive footage) | 8.6 |
| 2023 | Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Drag Me to Dinner TV | Self - Judge | 5.3 |
| 2022 | Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Uncoupled TV | Michael Lawson | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Movie | Richard Fink | 6.8 |
| 2022 | How I Met Your Father TV | Barney Stinson | 6.4 |
| 2021 | The Matrix Resurrections Movie | The Analyst | 6.3 |
| 2021 | 8-Bit Christmas Movie | Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker Movie | J.C. Leyendecker (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2021 | It's a Sin TV | Henry Coltrane | 7.9 |
| 2020 | The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2020 | Get Organized with The Home Edit TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride TV | Westley | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Fraggle Rock: Rock On! TV | Self | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Visible: Out on Television TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Epcot International Festival of the Holidays - Candlelight Processional Movie | Narrator | |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits Movie | Self - Host | 6.1 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Dads Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2019 | Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Movie | Self | 5.4 |
| 2019 | Wig Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2019 | Today with Jenna & Sheinelle TV | Self - Guest | 3.3 |
| 2018 | Mickey's 90th Spectacular Movie | Self | 8.2 |
| 2018 | Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Genius Junior TV | Host | |
| 2017 | Downsizing Movie | Jeff Lonowski | 5.4 |
| 2017 | At Home with Amy Sedaris TV | Neil Patrick Harris | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Carpool Karaoke: The Series TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2017 | The Words That Built America Movie | Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Mystery Science Theater 3000 TV | Neville LaRoy | 7.6 |
| 2017 | A Series of Unfortunate Events TV | Count Olaf | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus Movie | Host / Himself | |
| 2015 | Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris TV | Himself | 5.3 |
| 2015 | In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Movie | Self - Actor | 7.0 |
| 2015 | In Their Own Words TV | Self | |
| 2015 | Celebrity Family Feud TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Hot Ones TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Gone Girl Movie | Desi Collings | 7.9 |
| 2014 | A Million Ways to Die in the West Movie | Foy | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Steve's First Bath Movie | Steve (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2014 | Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear Movie | Steve the Monkey (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2013 | Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Movie | Host | 9.3 |
| 2013 | Stephen Fry: Out There TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Movie | Steve (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Beat Bobby Flay TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2013 | The Smurfs 2 Movie | Patrick Winslow | 5.7 |
| 2013 | The Out List Movie | Himself | 5.9 |
| 2013 | Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals Movie | Narrator | |
| 2012 | Neil's Puppet Dreams TV | Neil Patrick Harris | 4.2 |
| 2012 | A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night Movie | The Magic Mirror | |
| 2012 | Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special Movie | Two-Face / Black Manta (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2012 | American Reunion Movie | Celebrity Dance-Off Host | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole Movie | Dr. Blowhole (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Billy on the Street TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2011 | The Muppets Movie | Neil Patrick Harris | 6.7 |
| 2011 | A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas Movie | Neil Patrick Harris | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Brain Games TV | Himself - Host | 7.6 |
| 2011 | American Horror Story TV | Chester Creb | 8.1 |
| 2011 | The Smurfs Movie | Patrick Winslow | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Hamish and Andy's Gap Year TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Company Movie | Robert | 7.0 |
| 2011 | Beastly Movie | Will Fratalli | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Take Two with Phineas and Ferb TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | The Talk TV | Self | 3.0 |
| 2010 | The Best and the Brightest Movie | Jeff | 4.8 |
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Movie | Lou (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2010 | Batman: Under the Red Hood Movie | Nightwing (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Through a Dog's Eyes Movie | Narrator | |
| 2010 | Adventure Time TV | Prince Gumball (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains Movie | Dan | 5.5 |
| 2010 | A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood Movie | Self | 3.2 |
| 2010 | Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days Movie | The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage) | |
| 2009 | Yes, Virginia Movie | Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales Movie | Self | |
| 2009 | Beyond All Boundaries Movie | 1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester | 6.7 |
| 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Movie | Steve (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Top Chef Masters TV | Himself - Guest Judge | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Glee TV | Bryan Ryan | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.9 |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race TV | Self - Guest Judge | 7.5 |
| 2008 | Commentary! The Musical Movie | Unknown character | 5.2 |
| 2008 | Prop 8: The Musical Movie | A Very Smart Fellow | 6.9 |
| 2008 | The Penguins of Madagascar TV | Dr. Blowhole (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2008 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold TV | Music Meister (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog TV | Dr. Horrible | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Million Dollar Password TV | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Movie | Neil Patrick Harris | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Justice League: The New Frontier Movie | Barry Allen / The Flash (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2007 | The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Eloise Goes to School Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Me, Eloise TV | Philip (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2006 | Me, Eloise TV | (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray TV | Unknown character | 5.1 |
| 2006 | Child Star Confidential TV | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2005 | The Christmas Blessing Movie | Nathan Andrews | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.8 |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Serenity Movie | Screaming Reaver (uncredited) | 7.4 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Barney Stinson | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Disney Heroes Volume 1 Movie | Moyo (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2005 | The Golden Blaze Movie | The Comic Shop Owner (voice) | 3.7 |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken TV | Executive / Harvey Dent / Two-Face / Three-Face / Four-Face (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Numb3rs TV | Ethan Burdick | 7.0 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 2004 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle Movie | Neil Patrick Harris | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Assassins Movie | The Balladeer / Lee Harvey Oswald | 10.0 |
| 2003 | Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series TV | Peter Parker / Spider-Man (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Punk'd TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Boomtown TV | Peter Corman | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Undercover Brother Movie | Lance | 5.9 |
| 2002 | Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers' Movie | Himself | 8.0 |
| 2002 | The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2002 | The Mesmerist Movie | Benjamin | 4.7 |
| 2001 | Justice League TV | Ray Thompson (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2001 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert Movie | Tobias | 7.1 |
| 2001 | The Wedding Dress Movie | Travis Cleveland | 5.6 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | John Tagman | 7.6 |
| 2001 | The Legend of Tarzan TV | Moyo (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Summer of Camp Caprice Movie | Jed (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Joe Baxter | 7.7 |
| 2000 | Static Shock TV | Replay / Johnny Morrow (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Big Brother TV | Self - Celebrity Guest | 4.8 |
| 2000 | Son of the Beach TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 2000 | The Next Best Thing Movie | David | 5.2 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Stark Raving Mad TV | Henry McNeeley | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Joan of Arc TV | The Dauphin | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Barney Stinson (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | The Christmas Wish Movie | Will Martin | 5.3 |
| 1998 | Will & Grace TV | Bill | 6.9 |
| 1998 | The Proposition Movie | Roger Martin | 5.9 |
| 1997 | Starship Troopers Movie | Colonel Carl Jenkins | 7.1 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1995 | Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story Movie | William Coit | 5.2 |
| 1995 | The Man in the Attic Movie | Edward Broder | 4.6 |
| 1995 | My Antonia Movie | Jimmy Burden | 7.3 |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits TV | Howie Morrison | 7.7 |
| 1995 | Not Our Son Movie | Paul Keller | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Animal Room Movie | Arnold Mosk | 5.8 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Jonas | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story Movie | Jim Stolpa | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Sudden Fury Movie | Brian Hannigan | 5.0 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Top Ten Presenter | 6.5 |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest | 6.5 |
| 1993 | For Our Children Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Alan Schack | 8.1 |
| 1992 | This Is MST3K Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You Movie | Self | 4.9 |
| 1992 | Capitol Critters TV | Max (voice) | 5.4 |
| 1991 | Hot Country Nights TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Stranger in the Family Movie | Steve Thompson | 5.4 |
| 1991 | The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1990 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers TV | Todd Andrews | 6.9 |
| 1990 | Blossom TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special Movie | Doogie Howser | 6.1 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Neil Patrick Harris (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Cold Sassy Tree Movie | Will Tweedy | 6.6 |
| 1989 | Doogie Howser, M.D. TV | Doogie Howser | 6.6 |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap TV | Mike Hammond | 8.0 |
| 1989 | B.L. Stryker TV | Buder | 6.1 |
| 1989 | Home Fires Burning Movie | Lonnie Tibbettes | 6.5 |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater Movie | Billy Johnson | 5.1 |
| 1988 | Too Good to Be True Movie | Danny Harland | 5.0 |
| 1988 | Clara's Heart Movie | David Hart | 5.5 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1985 | Larry King Live TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Tommy Remsen | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight TV | Unknown character | 4.3 |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1969 | Sesame Street TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Host | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Host | 7.1 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Lonnie | 8.8 |
Crew (17)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Last Temptation of Becky Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 2024 | A House Is Not a Disco Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2023 | Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Drag Me to Dinner TV | Creator · Creator | 5.3 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Me to Dinner TV | Executive Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 2022 | Uncoupled TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2019 | Revolution Rent Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2019 | Wig Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2015 | The Power Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2013 | The Goodwin Games TV | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Neil's Puppet Dreams TV | Executive Producer · Production | 4.2 |
| 2012 | Neil's Puppet Dreams TV | Creator · Creator | 4.2 |
| 2011 | Test Your Brain TV | Creator · Creator | 6.7 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Director · Directing | 8.1 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Aaron & Sara Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
Latest releases
- Stamptown2026 / TMDB 7.3
- Sunny Dancer2026 / TMDB 7.1
- Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour2026 / TMDB 10.0
- Doctor Who at the Proms2024 / TMDB 7.4
- Group Therapy2024 / TMDB 7.8
- Dolly Parton's Pet Gala2024 / TMDB 5.0
Questions about Neil Patrick Harris
What are some of Neil Patrick Harris's career highlights?
Neil Patrick Harris gained fame for his role as Doogie Howser in the late 1980s. He later became a household name with his portrayal of Barney Stinson on 'How I Met Your Mother,' which earned him multiple award nominations.
Has Neil Patrick Harris won any major awards?
Yes, Neil has won several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work in television and a Tony Award for his performance in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch.'
What was Neil Patrick Harris's first film?
Neil's first film was 'Clara's Heart' released in 1988, where he played a supporting role alongside Whoopi Goldberg.
What are some of Neil Patrick Harris's most successful films?
Some of Neil's most successful films include 'The Smurfs,' 'Gone Girl,' and 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.' He is also well known for his role in 'Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.'
What is known about Neil Patrick Harris's personal life?
Neil Patrick Harris is married to David Burtka, and they have two children together. He is open about his personal life and often shares moments with his family on social media.
What is Neil Patrick Harris's estimated net worth?
Neil Patrick Harris's estimated net worth is $40 million, attributed to his extensive career in acting, producing, and various endorsements.
What are some milestones in Neil Patrick Harris's filmography?
Notable milestones include his breakthrough role in 'Doogie Howser, M.D.,' his acclaimed performance in 'How I Met Your Mother,' and his involvement in Broadway productions, demonstrating his range as an actor.
Is Neil Patrick Harris involved in any other entertainment ventures?
Yes, in addition to acting, Neil Patrick Harris is a skilled magician and has hosted various awards shows, including the Tony Awards and the Primetime Emmys, showcasing his versatility in entertainment.