Best known as Barney Stinson in *How I Met Your Mother*, Count Olaf in *A Series of Unfortunate Events*, and the title role in *Doogie Howser, M.D.*
Films
- The Matrix ResurrectionsThe Analyst2021
- DadsHimself (documentary)2019
- A Series of Unfortunate EventsCount Olaf (feature-length compilation film)2017
- The Smurfs 2Patrick Winslow2013
- The SmurfsPatrick Winslow2011
- BeastlyWill Fratalli2011
- The Best and the BrightestJeff2010
- Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsSteve (voice)2009
TV shows
- Doctor WhoThe Toymaker2024
- It’s a SinHenry Coltrane2021
- A Series of Unfortunate EventsCount Olaf2017
- American Dad!Multiple (voice)2014
- How I Met Your MotherBarney Stinson2005
- The SimpsonsHimself (voice)2014
- GleeBryan Ryan2010
- Doogie Howser, M.D.Dr. Douglas ‘Doogie’ Howser1989
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationEnsign Ralston1990
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About Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, writer, and magician who rose to fame as a child star playing Dr. Doogie Howser. He gained renewed acclaim for his comedic role as Barney Stinson in *How I Met Your Mother* and later as the villainous Count Olaf in Netflix’s *A Series of Unfortunate Events*. A Tony Award winner, he has also hosted the Tonys and Emmys and appeared in numerous…
FAQs
What is Neil Patrick Harris’s most famous role?
His most famous role is arguably Barney Stinson in the sitcom *How I Met Your Mother* (2005–2014).
Has Neil Patrick Harris won a Tony Award?
Yes, he won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in *Hedwig and the Angry Inch* in 2014.
Is Neil Patrick Harris married?
Yes, he married actor and chef David Burtka in 2014; they have twins via surrogacy.
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