Neil Patrick Harris
As a child actor, Neil Patrick Harris portrayed a boy genius and
medical student on Doogie Howser, M.D.
Harris was cast as the lothario "Barney Stinson" on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and has played the character for the run of the show.
Fast Facts
- Born: June 15, 19731
- Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico1
- Played himself in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
- Favorite movie: Rear Window by Alfred Hitchcock
Career Highlights
After Doogie ended, Harris starred in a series of Lifetime television movies including A Christmas Wish and My Antonia. He then attempted Broadway and garnered critical acclaim with his performances in a revival of Sweeney Todd, Cabaret and Rent.
Harris had a dramatic comeback in 2004, when he played a caricature of himself in the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. He made an additional appearance in the second installment of the series Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Harris has played the role of "Barney Stinson" on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother since 2005.
Coming Out
Neil Patrick Harris publicly came out of the closet in 2006, and has been rumored to be dating fellow actor David Burtka.2
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