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Neil Patrick Harris

Birth Place: Albuquerque, NM, USA

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BIO

Neil Patrick Harris starred as Barney Stinson in the hit CBS series, "How I Met Your Mother," a role which has garnered him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations, as well as a People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actor. Harris portrayed the leading role of Bobby in the New York Philharmonic's concert production of Stephen Sondheim's Company at Lincoln Center.


Harris made his Broadway debut opposite Anne Hechein the Pulitzer-Prize winning drama, Proof. Subsequently, Harris also starred on Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret, and as The Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald in the Tony Award-winning production of Assassins.
His additional theatrical credits include roles in All My Sons, Tick, Tick...Boom, The Paris Letter, Sweeney Todd, Rent, and Romeo and Juliet. Harris made his theatrical directorial debut with I Am Grock at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, and he recently helmed a production ofJonathan Larson's Rent at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. He has also served as host of the Tony Awards Ceremony. In 2014, he starred in the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, for which he won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
On screen, Neil has starred in numerous feature films, including Gone Girl, Beastly, Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Undercover Brother, The Next Best Thing, The Proposition, Starship Troopers, and Clara's Heart (Golden Globe nom.) The Best & the Brightest; The Smurfs; and the third installment in the Harold and Kumar film series, A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, and A Million Ways to Die in the West.
On television, Harris gained notoriety as the beloved title character in "Doogie Howser, M.D." (People's Choice Award, Golden Globe nom.), as well as the lead in the NBC comedy series, "Stark Raving Mad." Along with guest-starring roles in "Glee" (Emmy Award), "Numb3rs," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Will & Grace," and "Boomtown," Harris has also starred in several made-for-television movies, including "Yes, Virginia," "The Christmas Blessing," and "The Wedding Dress."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater World Premiere Production, 2024
Rodger

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Francis [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
New York Staged Reading, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig

[London Fringe]
London Revival, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Balladeer

Lee Harvey Oswald

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Lee Harvey Oswald/Balladeer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Hal [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2000
Tobias Ragg

[Regional (US)]
Reprise! Concert, 1999
Tobias Ragg

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Lester Price

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Executive Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Featured Performer in a Play

Neil Patrick Harris, Peter Pan Goes Wrong


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Neil Patrick Harris, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


winner
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Neil Patrick Harris, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Neil Patrick Harris, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Neil Patrick Harris, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

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News


A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Kentucky Performing Arts Photo
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Kentucky Performing Arts

Discover the full cast of A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, presented by Kentucky Performing Arts. This holiday show promises a blend of acrobatics, music, and festive cheer for audiences.
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC Photo
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC

MCC Theater is now presenting Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: SHIT. MEET. FAN. Opens at MCC Photo
Review Roundup: SHIT. MEET. FAN. Opens at MCC

MCC Theater is now presenting Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out what critics from the New York Times, Vulture, Deadline and more are saying about the new play.
Jessica Vosk Releases Full-Length Holiday Album 'SLEIGH' Photo
Jessica Vosk Releases Full-Length Holiday Album 'SLEIGH'

Broadway star Jessica Vosk has her first full-length Christmas album, SLEIGH. Several of her friends join her on the album, including Neil Patrick Harris, Ariana DeBose, and Scott Hoying. Listen to it here!
See David Burtka, Marilyn Maye & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See David Burtka, Marilyn Maye & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Burtka and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: David Burtka Gets Personal with BURTKA, DAVID at 54 Below Photo
Interview: David Burtka Gets Personal with BURTKA, DAVID at 54 Below

You've never seen David Burtka like this – turning the conventions of the cabaret structure upside down. Star of stage and screen (Hulu’s “Drag Me to Dinner”), Burtka, David plays 11/20 to 11/23, and is directed by his husband Neil Patrick Harris
Coral Springs Center For The Arts To Present A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS This Sunday Photo
Coral Springs Center For The Arts To Present A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS This Sunday

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS will be performed at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts this Sunday at 7 pm, offering a festive blend of acrobatics, music, and holiday cheer for all ages.
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS is Coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square Photo
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS is Coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square

The full cast of illusionists, circus performers, and specialized acts have been revealed for this year’s national tour of A Magical Cirque Christmas at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Building the Set of SH!T. MEET. FAN. Photo
Video: Building the Set of SH!T. MEET. FAN.

Go behind the scenes of the building of the set for MCC Theater's Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out the video here!
PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre Photo
PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre

Discover the full cast for PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, opening December 13 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals

The best of Broadway came out to celebrate at the Belasco Theatre yesterday, where Maybe Happy Ending held its special gala performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry guest arrivals below.
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced Photo
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
Jessica Vosk to Perform with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall Photo
Jessica Vosk to Perform with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall

Jessica Vosk will perform with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on December 21 and 22, continuing the annual holiday concert tradition. Enjoy festive music in a renowned setting.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON Photo
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Video: LIFE AND TRUST Welcomes Andrew Barth Feldman for 100th Performance Photo
Video: LIFE AND TRUST Welcomes Andrew Barth Feldman for 100th Performance

Broadway and film star Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen, Little Shop of Horrors, No Hard Feelings) joined the cast of Life and Trust for one night only in a special guest star role. Check out photos and video from his appearance!
Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman Joins LIFE AND TRUST 100th Performance Photo
Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman Joins LIFE AND TRUST 100th Performance

Last night, Emursive’s Life And Trust, a Faustian world of money, sex, and power unfolding in the heart of New York’s Financial District, celebrated their 100th performance at Conwell Tower with Broadway and film star Andrew Barth Feldman. See photos!
Jessica Vosk to Release First Full-Length Holiday Album Feat. Ariana DeBose & More; N Photo
Jessica Vosk to Release First Full-Length Holiday Album Feat. Ariana DeBose & More; New Single Streaming Now

On November 15, Broadway performer Jessica Vosk will release her first full-length Christmas album, SLEIGH, on Concord Theatrical Recordings. Listen to a new single from the album now, a cover of Ariana Grande’s Santa Tell Me.
Video: Marc Shaiman Celebrates Birthday With Bette Midler, Martin Short, and Billy Cr Photo
Video: Marc Shaiman Celebrates Birthday With Bette Midler, Martin Short, and Billy Crystal

Marc Shaiman recently celebrated his birthday on October 22. A video was posted on TikTok from the composer's birthday celebrations, featuring Shaiman on piano accompanied by stars Bette Midler, Martin Short, and Billy Crystal. Check out the video here!
Photos: Inside the 24th Annual THE 24 HOUR PLAYS On Broadway Photo
Photos: Inside the 24th Annual THE 24 HOUR PLAYS On Broadway

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway, a one-night-only event featuring distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community took place this week at The Town Hall. Check out photos from the one-night-only production.
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening  Photo
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening Night Set

Sh*t. Meet. Fan. – the new play currently in previews at MCC Theater has announced a change in casting and has set a new opening night.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Neil Patrick Harris been in?

Neil Patrick Harris has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Neil Patrick Harris been in?

Neil Patrick Harris has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Neil Patrick Harris been nominated for?

Best Featured Performer in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

What awards has Neil Patrick Harris won?

Neil Patrick Harris has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Featured Performer in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Peter Pan Goes Wrong. He also received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Additionally, he was honored with the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Furthermore, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, also for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

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