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Neil Patrick Harris

(1973) Television Actor United States

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Neil Patrick Harris is a television actor from the United States, best known for The magic misfits: the minor third.

Quick Facts About Neil Patrick Harris

Born: June 15, 1973
Nationality: United States
Profession: Television Actor
Notable works: The magic misfits: the minor third
Known for: How I Met Your Mother, Glee, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 8-Bit Christmas
Spouse: David Burtka

About Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, television host, comedian and magician. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including a Tony Award and five Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for a Grammy Award and three Actor Awards.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical Drama League Award Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Quotes by Neil Patrick Harris · Page 3

David and I did propose to each other, but over five years ago! Weve been wearing engagement rings for ages, waiting for…

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Engagement

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Rather than ignore those who choose to publish their opinions without actually talking to me, I am happy to dispel any rumors…

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Feels

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The Tonys are the once-a-year shot for all of these shows and artists who work so diligently every single performance but only…

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Art

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There is just a lot of creativity and theatricality in performers who happen to be gay. Maybe there's a success in numbers,…

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Creativity

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It's really something for people who are approaching 30 to take a look at what that means to them. I think turning…

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Chance

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Whenever I wasn't in school with a tutor three hours a day, I'd get a knock and be rushed to set and…

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Again

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So I've done my fair share of theater. I have also been very fortunate in that I've been able to come to…

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Able

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He's easily the most well-adjusted former child star in the room, please welcome... Jason Bateman

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Children

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I've been very fortunate to go from interesting chapter to interesting chapter. I've always enjoyed the process and always enjoyed working more…

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Achieve

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I sort of pride myself in my dissatisfaction with my work. I've always been concerned with buying the hype, and having that…

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Buying

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I enjoy being a hyphenate. I've always thought of my career as a plate spinner in the circus.

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Career

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Benedict Cumberbatch is not only the best name in show business, it's also the response you get when you ask John Travolta…

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Asks

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Starship Troopers was great. It was great fun to work on something with blue screens and big budget special effects. Denise Richards…

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Bigs

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Being able to live my life transparently does empower me to feel like I can be myself more. It's easier for me…

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Able

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I don't like to be disparaging about my past roles. That's the only taboo that I don't like to cross.

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Crosses

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We're in such a volatile climate right now politically. I think they didn't want Assassins to not succeed due to popular opinion…

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Assassins

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I think when dance is mediocre, it's painful. But when dance is really impressive, it destroys.

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Dance

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I enjoy darker sardonic wit more than knock-knock jokes. I spent the first healthy chunk of my career playing all-American, pleasant, average,…

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All-american

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I think, in life, being nervous about something that's forthcoming is very helpful, whether it's an awards show or a family gathering…

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Ability

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Jim Henson was the only piece of fan mail I ever wrote when I was a little kid.

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Fan mail

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“For me, magic can be a story, a game, a puzzle, or a surprise that takes my breath away in a single,…

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Magic

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I love technology. I buy all of the stuff when they come out first.

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Firsts

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My parents own a restaurant in Albuquerque.

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Parenting

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I'm not trying to climb a ladder - I'm casting a bit of a net.

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Casting

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“Sometimes you can have the smallest role in the smallest production and still make a big impact.”

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Big impact

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