Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris is likely best known for his work on the show Doogie Howswer, MD. He currently plays womanizer Barney Stinson on CBS's How I Met Your Mother.

While the rest of you were rummaging through Dad's old Playboys, NPH was doing open heart surgery.
While the rest of you were rummaging through Dad's old Playboys, NPH was doing open heart surgery.
"A girl can be crazy, as long as she is equally hot." Words to live by, gentlemen.
Here sits the man we all wish we could be.
Here sits the man we all wish we could be.

Just The Facts

  1. Neil Patrick Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 15, 1973.
  2. Neil Patrick Harris may not be a doctor, but he played on on TV - this makes him an expert.
  3. Neil Patrick Harris is reported to have been given a lifetime supply of Red Bull, which, let's face it, just makes him even more awesome.

Early Years

Neil Patrick Harris [NPH] was born in Albuquerque, NM, on June 15th, 1973. at the age of 16, he got what was arguably his largest role, as the title character in <i>Doogie Howser, MD<i>. Unlike many child actors, he managed to escape obscurity by playing Neil 'Poon Handler' Patrick Harris in the popular <i>Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle</i>, and its sequel,<i>Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanomo Bay</i>. He also stars in the popular CBS sitcom <i>How I Met Your Mother</i>, as one of its most popular characters, Barney Stinson. He can also be seen in Joss Whedon's internet sensation, <i>Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog</i>. Openly gay Harris also played 'A Very Smart Fellow' in 2008's <i>Prop 8: The Musical</i>.