Biography
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. 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, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for a Grammy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. On television, he is known for playing the title character on the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993), for which...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Doctor Who at the Proms
2024
as The Toymaker (archive footage)
Doctor Who fan favourite Catherine Tate presents a concert of music, monsters and mayhem featuring soundtracks from the iconic series, a specially sho...

Group Therapy
2024
as Self
A thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health, through the lens of a group therapy session led by some of today's fu...

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Doggy Parton and CBS present "Dolly Parton's Pet Gala", a two-hour variety special featuring exclusive performances by music’s biggest stars, and a on...

Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
2023
as The Toymaker (archive footage)
The Doctor finds himself with an old face and something is very wrong. How can Donna remember him and why has he got one of his old faces back? A comp...

Doctor Who: The Giggle
2023
as The Toymaker

Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
2023
as Narrator (voice)
Doll hospitals, cabbage ‘births,’ a four-year legal battle over the origin of the idea and a billion-dollar toy brand that put the wheels of modern-da...

Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
2023
Executive Producer
Doll hospitals, cabbage ‘births,’ a four-year legal battle over the origin of the idea and a billion-dollar toy brand that put the wheels of modern-da...

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
2022
as Self
A once-in-a-lifetime live, global original concert event offering fans from around the world a front-row seat to witness the groundbreaking magic of t...

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
2022
as Richard Fink
Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, Nick Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take...

The Matrix Resurrections
2021
as The Analyst
Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

8-Bit Christmas
2021
as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator
In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for C...

Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
2021
as J.C. Leyendecker (voice)
Coded tells the story of illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose legacy laid the foundation for today's out-and-proud LGBTQ advertisements.

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional
2019
as Narrator
Hear the stirring story of Christmas as told by a celebrity narrator, and accompanied by a choir and 50-piece orchestra.

Revolution Rent
2019
Executive Producer
A Cuban-American director travels to his exiled parents' homeland to mount a stage production of the musical, RENT, where he discovers an inspiring ar...

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
2019
as Self - Host
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California.

Dads
2019
as Self
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their...

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
as Self
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.

Wig
2019
as Self
Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform ...

Wig
2019
Producer
Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform ...

Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
2018
as Self
A star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on Mickey's 90th Spectacular. The two-hour televis...

Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
2018
as Self
Elton John: I'm Still Standing – A Grammy Salute. Taped at the Theater at Madison Square Garden shortly after the 2018 Grammys and broadcast on CBS th...

Downsizing
2017
as Jeff Lonowski
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and affo...

The Words That Built America
2017
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foun...

Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus
2016
as Host / Himself
Neil Patrick Harris hosts a variety show that features stand-up comedy, magic acts, juggling, sword-swallowers, puppets, ventriloquists and trapeze ar...

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015
as Self - Actor
The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking...

Gone Girl
2014
as Desi Collings
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he m...

A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
as Foy
As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious ...

Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
2014
as Steve the Monkey (voice)
Flint's mischievous gummy bear grows to 50-feet by using his new food-modifying invention.

Steve's First Bath
2014
as Steve (voice)
Flint must quickly alter his plans for a romantic date with Sam after his monkey-cleaning invention goes awry.

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2013
as Host
‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’ Celebrates 30 Years of Holiday Magic December 25 on ABC-TV.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
2013
as Steve (voice)
After the disastrous food storm in the first film, Flint and his friends are forced to leave the town. Flint accepts the invitation from his idol Ches...

The Smurfs 2
2013
as Patrick Winslow
The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful...

The Out List
2013
as Himself
Through the voices of Americans from all walks of life, The Out List explores the identities of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community ...

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
2013
as Narrator
On the film's 40th anniversary, the cast and crew of Cabaret look back at the creation of this cinematic landmark, winner of 8 Academy Awards and the ...

A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night
2012
as The Magic Mirror
Behind the stage curtain, the Lythgoe Family quests to bring the entertaining and cheerful British "panto" musical theater tradition to American audie...

Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
2012
as Two-Face / Black Manta (voice)
The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special brings you the awesomeness of the DC Comics universe of characters as only Robot Chicken can, with amazing guest s...

American Reunion
2012
as Celebrity Dance-Off Host
The characters we met a little more than a decade ago return to East Great Falls for their high school reunion. In one long-overdue weekend, they will...

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
2012
as Dr. Blowhole (voice)
Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Blowhole in Operation: Blowhole, the complete Blowhole story from Emmy® Award winning DreamWorks Animation and Nickel...

The Muppets
2011
as Neil Patrick Harris
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Wal...

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
2011
as Neil Patrick Harris
Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But ...

The Smurfs
2011
as Patrick Winslow
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack d...

Company
2011
as Robert
Set in modern upper-crust Manhattan, an exploration of love and commitment as seen through the eyes of a charming perpetual bachelor questioning his s...

Beastly
2011
as Will Fratalli
A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.

The Best and the Brightest
2010
as Jeff
Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, The Best and the Brightest centers on a fresh-faced young couple, Samantha and Jeff, ...

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
2010
as Lou (voice)
The ongoing war between the canine and feline species is put on hold when they join forces to thwart a rogue cat spy with her own sinister plans for c...

Batman: Under the Red Hood
2010
as Nightwing (voice)
One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethica...

Through a Dog's Eyes
2010
as Narrator
A PBS documentary featuring the service dogs of Canine Assistance and how they are matched to the people who need them.

Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains
2010
as Dan
Dracula's Daughter vs. The Space Brains takes the classic tale of the vampire and launches it into space.

A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood
2010
as Self
A first look at the DC Universe Animated feature Batman: Under the Red Hood.

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
2010
as The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage)
A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.

Yes, Virginia
2009
as Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)
New York City, 1897. A little girl named Virginia O'Hanlon loves Christmas more than anything else in the world. When a schoolyard bully challenges he...

Beyond All Boundaries
2009
as 1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester
A visual, 4-D experience of the battles of World War II featuring stories, archival footage and advanced special effects.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009
as Steve (voice)
Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But wh...

Prop 8: The Musical
2008
as A Very Smart Fellow
The conflict of the aftermath of Proposition 8 (banning gay marriage in California) is solved by Jesus.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008
as Doctor Horrible
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 42-minute tragicomic musical in three acts, each released separately. It tells the story of Dr. Horrible, an aspir...

Commentary! The Musical
2008
The cast and crew of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) perform a "most uncommon" musical commentary track for the show, acting as exaggerated vers...

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
2008
as Neil Patrick Harris
Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold's love interest, who's headed for the Netherlan...

Justice League: The New Frontier
2008
as Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)
The human race is threatened by a powerful creature, and only the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter a...

The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2007
as Self
The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.
Eloise Goes to School
2007
After Eloise s tutor Philip quits, nanny enrolls her in the prestigious Hawthorne academy. Eloise can t wait to being real school, but soon finds out ...

The Christmas Blessing
2005
as Nathan Andrews
Nathan Andrews is all grown up. As a young doctor, Nathan finds himself questioning his career choice, so he goes to his hometown to soul search and r...

Serenity
2005
as Screaming Reaver (uncredited)
When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless mil...

Disney Heroes Volume 1
2005
as Moyo (voice)

The Golden Blaze
2005
as The Comic Shop Owner (voice)
Two African American boys schoolyard rivalry spirals out of control when their fathers develop superpowers.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
as Neil Patrick Harris
Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for ...

Undercover Brother
2002
as Lance
An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the bl...

Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'
2002
as Himself
A behind-the-scenes look at director Paul Verhoeven's imaginative re-telling of Robert Heinlein's classic science fiction novel.

The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony
2002
as Self

The Mesmerist
2002
as Benjamin
Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, this film tells the grimly comic tale of a bad-tempered old man (Howard Hesseman) who cheats death, only to go on t...

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
2001
as Tobias
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justic...

The Wedding Dress
2001
as Travis Cleveland
When Hannah Pinkham's fiancé writes he's finally shipping home, her mother makes a fairy tale wedding dress, but while she's fitting it the knock on t...

Summer of Camp Caprice
2001
as Jed (voice)
Courtney decides to go to Camp Caprice for the summer along with Ginger and her friends. Will the spoiled rich girl get used to roughing it or ruin Gi...

The Next Best Thing
2000
as David
A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie, the other a gay man, Robert - who decide to have a child together. Five years later, ...

The Christmas Wish
1998
as Will Martin
Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin feels decidedly out of ...

The Proposition
1998
as Roger Martin
Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and...

Starship Troopers
1997
as Colonel Carl Jenkins
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from...

Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
1995
as William Coit
A young man begins to suspect that his mother may have murdered his father.

The Man in the Attic
1995
as Edward Broder
Fact-based drama, set in 1910 Milwaukee, about an older married woman, bored with her husband, and her dead son's friend she takes as a lover and hide...

My Antonia
1995
as Jimmy Burden
After the death of his parents, Jimmy uproots his life to live with his grandparents in Black Hawk, Nebraska.

Not Our Son
1995
as Paul Keller
A Seattle household secretly cooperates with police in a case that links a family member to widespread arson.

Animal Room
1995
as Arnold Mosk
Cynical and intelligent Arnold Mosk, a known drug user, is put into a disciplinary program at his high school meant for the seriously disturbed where ...

Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
1994
as Jim Stolpa
A San Francisco couple (Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli Williams) and their infant son are stranded in the snow-covered Nevada wilderness.

Sudden Fury
1993
as Brian Hannigan
A teenage boy finds his mother and father murdered in their home but as the story goes on he reveals he knows more than he is letting on.

For Our Children
1993
as Self
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

This Is MST3K
1992
as Self
A documentary about the cult television favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
as Self
Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look a...

Stranger in the Family
1991
as Steve Thompson
Steve Thompson is losing himself, one memory at a time. Plagued with amnesia after getting a concussion, Steve is overwhelmed by his unrecognizable li...
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
1991
as Self
Celebrities salute Disney Studios' 50th year in Burbank, California.

The Earth Day Special
1990
as Doogie Howser M.D.
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...

Cold Sassy Tree
1989
as Will Tweedy
In the early 20th century, an independent lady from up North causes a scandal when she decides to wed an older local general-store owner just three we...

Home Fires Burning
1989
as Lonnie Tibbettes
When a WW2 veteran comes back home, he realizes how the war affected Americans by seeing the changes in his wife, family, and best friend.

Purple People Eater
1988
as Billy Johnson
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being...

Too Good to Be True
1988
as Danny Harland
A self-entitled woman is determined to keep her new man to herself at all costs.

Clara's Heart
1988
as David Hart
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's ...

Sunny Dancer
N/A
Ivy is a teenager in remission from cancer, whose mum and dad insist she attend Children Run Free Camp, a summer retreat for young adults affected by ...
Aaron & Sara
N/A
Director
A nerdy guy and a popular girl meet as freshmen and, over four years of high school, four proms and one funeral, become friends and eventually fall in...