Neil Patrick Harris
General Stats
- Born in: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- DOB: June 15, 1973
- Height: 6′ 1½” (187 cm)
Websites
- Official Website: NA
Brief Bio
Harris made his film debut in 1988 and appeared in two movies: “Purple People Eater” and “Clara’s Heart”, starring Whoopi Goldberg.
At the age of 16, he landed the lead role in Steven Bochco’s television series about a teen prodigy doctor at a local hospital, “Doogie Howser, MD”. In 1990 the series earned the Harris the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer and a Golden Globe Nomination.
Harris took up stage acting after “Doogie Howser, MD” ended and took roles in a number of made-for-television movies. In 1997 Harris appeared in “Starship Troopers” with Casper Van Dien and in 1998 was in movie “The Proposition”.
In 1997, Harris won a Drama-League Award for his performance as Mark Cohen in the Los Angeles production of the musical, “Rent”. In following years, Harris continued performing on the stage and made his Broadway debut in “Proof” in 2001 and also appeared in “Romeo and Juliet,” “Cabaret,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Assassins.”
Harris continued to play roles in big screen movies including: “The Next Best Thing” and “Undercover Brother” and appeared as a guest in TV shows including Numb3rs. He also performed the voice of Peter Parker/Spider Man in the animated series “Spider Man”.
Harris is currently starring in the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother”.
Current Work
- Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
- How I Met Your Mother
- Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Love him!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:35 amNPH is awe…wait for it…some!!!
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:31 amFantastic! And apparently we graduated from the same high school.
July 15th, 2008 at 2:30 pmGreat job!
July 16th, 2008 at 2:35 amYou forgot to mention Harris’ groundbreaking work as one of the first guest Riffers on http://www.RiffTrax.com, riffing on “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!” “Dr. Horrible” isn’t the first awesometeen thing Harris has done to enhance the Inter-Webs.
July 16th, 2008 at 1:03 pmWonderful performance — You were great in Sweeney Todd too!
July 16th, 2008 at 5:27 pm“I” before “e” except after “c,” yo.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:52 pmBrief Bio.
Neil Patrick Harris has been on my “it” list of favorite actors since he was in Clara’s Heart! He is genius! And, WOW, can he SING!
July 17th, 2008 at 3:50 pmNeil Patrick Harris is fantastic-I’m a long time fan! BOY can he SING!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 3:51 pmWow! I think you’re one of the better actors I’ve seen in a very long time. Your facial expressions are wonderful and your voice is great.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:20 pmi’ve always loved neil! i’m so glad he gets to show off his amazing talents in this show! i love nph!
July 17th, 2008 at 9:12 pm[...] stars Neil Patrick Harris (whom I may have to add to my mancrush list; he is awesome), Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day. [...]
July 18th, 2008 at 9:30 pm[...] of all, I LOVE NPH. Always have. I seriously wanted to be Doogie’s girlfriend way back [...]
July 19th, 2008 at 1:54 pmi will marry him….
July 19th, 2008 at 5:47 pmand it’s legend-hope your not lactoseintollerant because the second part is-dary!
NPH is made of awesome sauce with and extra side of awesome gravy.
July 19th, 2008 at 6:53 pmHootmon, he’s hella good in this. Maybe…it..will…go..to…Broadway?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:04 pm[...] a post about Joss Whedon creating some called Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. It features Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day. Well you have just got to watch it is a hoot. Oh and funny if you [...]
July 21st, 2008 at 2:03 amI’m not one to crush on celebrities… but wow! His stage presence is just masterful. His charisma is magnetic. I’m in lust!
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:54 pmI first discovered Neil Patrick Harris in How I Met Your Mother, in which he’s probably my favorite character (I later realized he had been Doogie Howser, also). Dr. Horrible confirmed for me that he is one of my favorite actors, and that he is also a great singer. I can’t wait to see what he does next, because I’ll almost certainly buy it (or watch it if its on tv. I’m excluding HIMYM because I already know he’ll be in that when it starts up again).
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:39 pmI watched Dr. Horrible because I’m a huge fan of Joss and Nathan – but I have to say, NPH stole the show! He was fantastic! Neil just got a new fan.
July 25th, 2008 at 5:50 pmPatrick when are you going to do a web version of “Evening Primrose”? It would work as a internet musical and I feel that your audience can handle the subject matter. Besides I have the recording of you singing it and therefore you must do it.
July 28th, 2008 at 11:20 pmso THAT’s why I kept thinking of Marc. :smacks forehead:
man, this kid is everywhere. love him. <3
August 13th, 2008 at 5:17 amI wonder if NPH realizes that aligning himself with the Whedonverse he’s made himself part of the juggernaut that is well…us….personally I have How I Met Your Mother in my Netflix queue because of this….NPH made me just flat love him in this, now he’s part of the obsession that is Whedon-dome! Congrats sir, you are now part of the geekly obsessive gene, and its not a bad thing
August 15th, 2008 at 2:58 amOMGSH!! You have the most beautiful voice!! I love it! It gave me chills!! Great film, great acting!
November 11th, 2008 at 7:17 pmOk so I was born in 85 so I didn’t get to see him/you (depending on who reads this) so didn’t really get to know ya. My mom and sister became avid fans of How I Met Your Mother and I’m all about supernatural shows so didn’t wanna watch. Now after watching Dr. Horrible I am hooked now. Who knew that would happen to me. You/ He can sing like crazy and I agree with everyone else. You/ He is what brings it together with the facial expressions. I have the sinking suspicion that Dr. Horrible will take over the world for sure.
January 1st, 2009 at 2:53 pmNeil you are so AWWWWWSOME! Love HIMYM and your role as Dr. Horrible – god damn, what a voice!
January 16th, 2009 at 2:27 amYES! a broadway appearance would be amazing! i would walk from my home in dallas to see it!
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:20 pmheads up #22 if you spell Mark Cohen’s name with a “c” ever again you might have some very angry people on your hands so be carful
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:22 pmMr. Harris-
I think that you’re the best singer that I’ve ever heard (My second favorite group is the Jonas Brothers.)
Please make another movie like Dr. Horrible. I like it when you sing really fast. I’ve been practicing so maybe someday I can sing like you (and use a freeze gun, too.)
May 15th, 2009 at 10:53 amSincerely,
Cedric, Future ELE Member “Wicked-Bad Kid”
Mr. Harris. You, sir, are a god. I am a huge fan of everything you have done. Keep up the great work!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:55 amNPH,
June 19th, 2009 at 9:47 amYou are what the entertainment industry is all about. I enjoy watching anything you are in, you bring life to every character you play. I shall continue to follow your work and I look forward to see what else you accomplish. I applaud you, sir.
And your voice – I swoon.
Keep up the fantastic work!
In brand new day did NPH sing the lines as heard, or did he sing it at a slower speed and the music was sped up for the movie? I can’t come close to singing the words that fast
All the times that you beat me unconscious I’ll forgive
August 10th, 2009 at 10:53 amAll the crimes Incomplete, listen honestly I’ll live
Mr. Cool, Mr. Right, Mr. Knowitall is through
Now my future’s so bright and I owe it all to you Who showed me the light
Yes, he sang it full speed!
August 10th, 2009 at 9:32 pmWow Neil! I have been a long-time fan. Being a singer and vocal coach I appreciate your talents on a whole new level. Superb performance and looking forward to seeing more of you! Best wishes to your continued success. Great job to the whole crew!
August 18th, 2009 at 10:14 amdude i love Neel he is AWESOME
August 19th, 2009 at 11:01 amI would love to see Neil win the Emmy for best supporting Actor in a Comedy Series this year. Being a out gay man myself I respect what Neil has accomplished since coming out. He is one of my heros. Good Luck Neil.
August 30th, 2009 at 2:44 pmThe BIGGEST reason I watched DHSAB was because a couple of seconds into the movie, the opening credits had his name. Neil Patrick Harris, you are freaking amazing and probably my favorite actor ever.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:01 pmI have never seen a younger actor with such an expressive face! When Penny died, I could feel the anguish! Plus, what a voice. I have just finished performing in Jesus Christ Superstar, and I think Neil would make an awesome Pilate with that talent.
I am waiting on edge for the DVD to come out in Australia. Until then I’m stuck with YouTube. *sigh* Still, at least I can get my friends stuck on the Awesomeness of the Whedonverse. I had no idea that the Whedon clan could write such amazing songs. And yes, I saw that Buffy episode.
September 4th, 2009 at 5:29 amYou can buy Dr Horrible on iTunes in Australia even though the DVDs are not available. You can also order the DVDs via Amazon (there are links on this site) and have them shipped to Australia, the DVD is region free so you shouldn’t have a problem playing it.
September 4th, 2009 at 5:32 amthe best
September 21st, 2009 at 3:58 pmABOUT NPH: He always gives his performances with something sorely lacking in today’s actors—CHARM. READ MORE ‘ABOUT’ AT:
September 30th, 2009 at 9:46 amNPH does have a certain something about him. You can tell that he really gets into character for his roles. And, yes, Renee Ashley Baker, he does have charm!
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:45 pmI never knew he could sing so well until I saw Dr. Horrible. It blew me away!! His voice is so great- I love him!!
October 4th, 2009 at 3:17 pmMy 4 year old son is obsessed with NPH song and character The Music Maesto (in the new Batman Cartoon) He is probaby his youngest fan. Now if they will only make the costume for the character. he has decided that who he want to be for Halloween next year!
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 pmI dreamed about NPH the other nite. We having a very nice hug. *sigh*
December 10th, 2009 at 8:42 pmhe is so wondrously hilarious! and the wave thing he does with his fingers is so awesome.
January 7th, 2010 at 12:30 amis there any way to contact him?
January 12th, 2010 at 3:01 amLegen-wait for it-DARY!
May 15th, 2010 at 4:57 pmI love Neil! He is sooooo MINT!!!! Ever since a seen him in Glee! AMAZING!!! Never knew he was such an awesome singer, wish I could sing….. x
June 11th, 2010 at 5:10 amNeil is my favorite.
I appreciate his acting, he is very talented. If I had a chance to meet just one celebrity, it would most defiantly be him. No doubt. Well, him or Johnny Depp. 
Most likely Neil. Haha.
That’s a plus. Haha
June 24th, 2010 at 12:35 pmPlus, he and David are totally cute.
you are awesome
July 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 amI LOVE HIM!!! xept i dun think he did such a good job in directing rent.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:08 pm