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Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor and singer. Notable roles in his career include the title character of Doogie Howser, M.D., Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, Col. Carl Jenkins in Starship Troopers, Dr. Horrible of the web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and as a fictionalized version of himself in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Host From Genius Junior and the sequel Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
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Neil Patrick Harris | |
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Born | Neil Patrick Harris June 15, 1973 |
Years active | 1979 — present |
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Spouse | David Burtka[1] (m. 2014) |
Children | Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris |
Harris is openly gay at first. He confirmed this in November 2006 by saying "...I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love. On September 8, 2014, Harris announced on his Twitter page that David Burtka and he were married over the weekend.[2] Harris has twins, Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris.
Year | Group | Award | Result | Notes |
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1989 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | Clara's Heart |
Golden Globe Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
1990 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series | Won | Doogie Howser, M.D. |
1991 | Won | |||
1992 | Won | |||
1992 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical | Nominated | |
2007 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Nominated | How I Met Your Mother |
Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
2008 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Scene Stealing Star | Nominated | |
2008 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
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