Neil Patrick Harris, 1973
Writers · June 15, 1973
Neil Patrick Harris
★ HOW OLD IS NEIL PATRICK HARRIS?
Neil Patrick Harris is 53 years old, born June 15, 1973 in United States · Gemini.
#3723of 9,291 Writers on HotBirthdays
★ LEDE
About
Neil Patrick Harris built a career on comedic timing across TV, Broadway, and awards-show hosting. Born June 15, 1973 in the US, he became the breakout star of *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989–1993) and later played Barney Stinson on *How I Met Your Mother* (2005–2014), earning four Emmy nominations for the role. He won a Tony Award for *Hedwig and the Angry Inch* (2014) and has hosted the Tony Awards four times, the Emmys twice, and the Oscars in 2015. A Gemini, Harris blends performance with writing and production across multiple mediums.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, writer, and producer born June 15, 1973. He anchored the medical sitcom *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989–1993) as the title character, earning a Golden Globe nomination for the role, then became a household name playing Barney Stinson on *How I Met Your Mother* (2005–2014), for which he received four Emmy nominations. On stage, he debuted on Broadway in David Auburn's *Proof* (2002) and later won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the rock musical *Hedwig and the Angry Inch* (2014). His television roles have also included Count Olaf in the Netflix series *A Series of Unfortunate Events* (2017–2019) and a fictional version of himself in the *Harold & Kumar* film series (2004–2011); he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on *Glee* (2010). His film work spans genres from *Starship Troopers* (1997) to *Gone Girl* (2014). As a television host, Harris has presided over the Tony Awards four times (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013), the Primetime Emmy Awards twice (2009, 2013), and the Academy Awards in 2015. In 2010, *Time* magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People. A Gemini, Harris combines acting, singing, writing, and production across stage, screen, and live television.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- He portrayed the title character in Joss Whedon's musical *Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog* (2008).
- Harris has received five Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, plus nominations for a Grammy Award and three Actor Awards throughout his career.
- He made his Broadway debut in 2002 and has since become a Tony Award-winning stage performer.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Neil Patrick Harris reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Yann GbohoSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Neil Patrick Harris?
- Neil Patrick Harris is 53 years old (born June 15, 1973).
- When is Neil Patrick Harris's birthday?
- Neil Patrick Harris was born on June 15, 1973.
- What is Neil Patrick Harris's zodiac sign?
- Neil Patrick Harris is a Gemini, born June 15, 1973.
- What is Neil Patrick Harris's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Neil Patrick Harris was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Neil Patrick Harris from?
- Neil Patrick Harris is from United States.
- What does Neil Patrick Harris do?
- Neil Patrick Harris is a writer.
#50,267
