Neil Patrick Harris: American Actors &
Singers Biography
Full Name: Neil Patrick Harris
Date of Birth: June 15, 1973
Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, Magician
Known For: Doogie Howser, MD, How I Met Your Mother, Broadway, Hosting award shows
Height and Physical Stats
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Weight: Approx. 72 kg (159 lbs)
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Colour: Blue
Education
High School: La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Graduated with honors)
College: Did not attend – began acting career immediately after high school
Family
Father: Ronald Gene Harris (Lawyer, restaurant owner)
Mother: Sheila Gail Harris (Lawyer, restaurant co-owner)
Spouse: David Burtka (Actor and chef, married in 2014)
Children: Twins –
Harper Grace and Gideon Scott (born 2010 via surrogate)
Career
Neil Patrick Harris began his career as a child actor and rose to fame as the lead in the TV show "Doogie Howser, MD" (1989–1993), playing a teenage doctor. He reinvented his career in the 2000s by portraying Barney Stinson in "How I Met Your Mother" (2005–2014), earning critical acclaim and fan devotion.
He has also acted in:
Films: Gone Girl, Starship Troopers, The Smurfs series
TV: A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix), American Horror Story
Broadway: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Company, Assassins, Cabaret
Other Work: Host of the Emmys, Tonys , and the Oscars; also a bestselling author and magician
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $55 million
Sources of Income:
TV/film acting, theatre, producing, endorsements, hosting, writing
Awards & Recognition
Primetime Emmy Awards: 4 wins (including for hosting and guest acting)
Tony Award: Best Actor in a Musical for Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2014)
People's Choice Awards: Multiple wins
GLAAD Media Awards:
For LGBTQ+ advocacy
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: Received in 2011
Summary
Neil Patrick Harris is a multi-talented entertainer whose career spans over three decades. Known for his acting, humor, and showmanship, he's also a respected Broadway performer, award show host, and LGBTQ+ advocate. His ability to succeed across genres and platforms has made him a beloved figure in entertainment worldwide.
