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Neil Patrick Harris

Actor Neil Patrick Harris
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Profession: Actor

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Best known for playing Barney Stinson in the television comedy series "How I Met Your Mother", for which he was nominated for four Emmy Awards.

He has also played the title characters in "Doogie Howser, M.D." and Joss Whedon's musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog", and a fictional version of himself in the "Harold & Kumar" film series.

Born: June 15, 1973
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Age: 51 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini


Historical Events

  • 1989-09-19 "Doogie Howser, M.D.", starring Neil Patrick Harris as a teenage physician, debuts on ABC
  • 2005-09-19 TV sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" premieres, starring Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Cobie Smulders, Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan

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