Movies (Acting Roles)

Doctor Who at the Proms
Neil Patrick Harris was 51 in Doctor Who at the Proms as 'The Toymaker (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 2024

Group Therapy
Neil Patrick Harris was 50 in Group Therapy as 'Self'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2024

The Matrix Resurrections
Neil Patrick Harris was 48 in The Matrix Resurrections as 'The Analyst'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 2021

8-Bit Christmas
Neil Patrick Harris was 48 in 8-Bit Christmas as 'Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2021

Dads
Neil Patrick Harris was 46 in Dads as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019

Wig
Neil Patrick Harris was 45 in Wig as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, May 04 2019

Downsizing
Neil Patrick Harris was 44 in Downsizing as 'Jeff Lonowski'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2017

The Words That Built America
Neil Patrick Harris was 44 in The Words That Built America as 'Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 2017

Gone Girl
Neil Patrick Harris was 41 in Gone Girl as 'Desi Collings'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 2014

Steve's First Bath
Neil Patrick Harris was 40 in Steve's First Bath as 'Steve (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 2014

The Smurfs 2
Neil Patrick Harris was 40 in The Smurfs 2 as 'Patrick Winslow'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 2013

The Out List
Neil Patrick Harris was 40 in The Out List as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2013

Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
Neil Patrick Harris was 39 in Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special as 'Two-Face / Black Manta (voice)'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2012

American Reunion
Neil Patrick Harris was 38 in American Reunion as 'Celebrity Dance-Off Host'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 2012

The Muppets
Neil Patrick Harris was 38 in The Muppets as 'Neil Patrick Harris'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011

The Smurfs
Neil Patrick Harris was 38 in The Smurfs as 'Patrick Winslow'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2011

Company
Neil Patrick Harris was 38 in Company as 'Robert'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 2011

Beastly
Neil Patrick Harris was 37 in Beastly as 'Will Fratalli'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2011

Batman: Under the Red Hood
Neil Patrick Harris was 37 in Batman: Under the Red Hood as 'Nightwing (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 2010

Through a Dog's Eyes
Neil Patrick Harris was 36 in Through a Dog's Eyes as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 2010

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Neil Patrick Harris was 36 in Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as 'The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 2010

Yes, Virginia
Neil Patrick Harris was 36 in Yes, Virginia as 'Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2009

Beyond All Boundaries
Neil Patrick Harris was 36 in Beyond All Boundaries as '1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2009

Prop 8: The Musical
Neil Patrick Harris was 35 in Prop 8: The Musical as 'A Very Smart Fellow'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 2008

Justice League: The New Frontier
Neil Patrick Harris was 34 in Justice League: The New Frontier as 'Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 26 2008

Eloise Goes to School
Neil Patrick Harris was 34 in Eloise Goes to School Movie Released: Tue, Jul 24 2007

The Christmas Blessing
Neil Patrick Harris was 32 in The Christmas Blessing as 'Nathan Andrews'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 2005

Serenity
Neil Patrick Harris was 32 in Serenity as 'Screaming Reaver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 2005

Disney Heroes Volume 1
Neil Patrick Harris was 31 in Disney Heroes Volume 1 as 'Moyo (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, May 23 2005

The Golden Blaze
Neil Patrick Harris was 31 in The Golden Blaze as 'The Comic Shop Owner (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, May 10 2005

Undercover Brother
Neil Patrick Harris was 28 in Undercover Brother as 'Lance'.Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002

The Mesmerist
Neil Patrick Harris was 28 in The Mesmerist Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 2002

The Wedding Dress
Neil Patrick Harris was 28 in The Wedding Dress as 'Travis Cleveland'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 2001

Summer of Camp Caprice
Neil Patrick Harris was 28 in Summer of Camp Caprice as 'Jed (voice)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2001

The Next Best Thing
Neil Patrick Harris was 26 in The Next Best Thing as 'David'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2000

The Christmas Wish
Neil Patrick Harris was 25 in The Christmas Wish as 'Will Martin'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1998

The Proposition
Neil Patrick Harris was 24 in The Proposition as 'Roger Martin'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1998

Starship Troopers
Neil Patrick Harris was 24 in Starship Troopers as 'Colonel Carl Jenkins'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997

The Man in the Attic
Neil Patrick Harris was 22 in The Man in the Attic as 'Edward Broder'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1995

My Antonia
Neil Patrick Harris was 21 in My Antonia as 'Jimmy Burden'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1995

Not Our Son
Neil Patrick Harris was 21 in Not Our Son as 'Paul Keller'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1995

Animal Room
Neil Patrick Harris was 21 in Animal Room as 'Arnold Mosk'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Sudden Fury
Neil Patrick Harris was 20 in Sudden Fury as 'Brian Hannigan'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1993

For Our Children
Neil Patrick Harris was 19 in For Our Children as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1993

This Is MST3K
Neil Patrick Harris was 19 in This Is MST3K as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1992

Stranger in the Family
Neil Patrick Harris was 18 in Stranger in the Family as 'Steve Thompson'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1991

The Earth Day Special
Neil Patrick Harris was 16 in The Earth Day Special as 'Doogie Howser M.D.'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

Cold Sassy Tree
Neil Patrick Harris was 16 in Cold Sassy Tree as 'Will Tweedy'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1989

Home Fires Burning
Neil Patrick Harris was 15 in Home Fires Burning as 'Lonnie Tibbettes'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1989

Purple People Eater
Neil Patrick Harris was 15 in Purple People Eater as 'Billy Johnson'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988

Too Good to Be True
Neil Patrick Harris was 15 in Too Good to Be True as 'Danny Harland'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1988

Clara's Heart
Neil Patrick Harris was 15 in Clara's Heart as 'David Hart'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1988

Sunny Dancer
Neil Patrick Harris will be 51+ in Sunny Dancer Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Drag Me to Dinner
Neil Patrick Harris was 49+ in Drag Me to Dinner as 'Self - Judge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 31 2023

Uncoupled
Neil Patrick Harris was 49+ in Uncoupled as 'Michael Lawson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 29 2022

How I Met Your Father
Neil Patrick Harris was 48+ in How I Met Your Father as 'Barney Stinson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 18 2022

It's a Sin
Neil Patrick Harris was 47+ in It's a Sin as 'Henry Coltrane'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2021

Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Neil Patrick Harris was 47+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride as 'Westley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020

Visible: Out on Television
Neil Patrick Harris was 46+ in Visible: Out on Television as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 46+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Today with Hoda & Jenna
Neil Patrick Harris was 45+ in Today with Hoda & Jenna as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2019

Genius Junior
Neil Patrick Harris was 44+ in Genius Junior as 'Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 18 2018

Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Neil Patrick Harris was 44+ in Carpool Karaoke: The Series as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 08 2017

Mystery Science Theater 3000
Neil Patrick Harris was 43+ in Mystery Science Theater 3000 as 'Neville LaRoy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 2017

A Series of Unfortunate Events
Neil Patrick Harris was 43+ in A Series of Unfortunate Events as 'Count Olaf'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2017

In Their Own Words
Neil Patrick Harris was 42+ in In Their Own Words as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 2015

Celebrity Family Feud
Neil Patrick Harris was 42+ in Celebrity Family Feud as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015

Hot Ones
Neil Patrick Harris was 41+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Neil Patrick Harris was 40+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Off Camera with Sam Jones
Neil Patrick Harris was 40+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014

Stephen Fry: Out There
Neil Patrick Harris was 40+ in Stephen Fry: Out There as 'Himself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 2013

Beat Bobby Flay
Neil Patrick Harris was 40+ in Beat Bobby Flay as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 24 2013

Neil's Puppet Dreams
Neil Patrick Harris was 39+ in Neil's Puppet Dreams as 'Neil Patrick Harris'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 27 2012

Finding Your Roots
Neil Patrick Harris was 38+ in Finding Your Roots as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Billy on the Street
Neil Patrick Harris was 38+ in Billy on the Street as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 18 2011

Brain Games
Neil Patrick Harris was 38+ in Brain Games as 'Himself - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2011

American Horror Story
Neil Patrick Harris was 38+ in American Horror Story as 'Chester Creb'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011

Hamish and Andy's Gap Year
Neil Patrick Harris was 38+ in Hamish and Andy's Gap Year as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 28 2011

Conan
Neil Patrick Harris was 37+ in Conan as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010

Adventure Time
Neil Patrick Harris was 36+ in Adventure Time as 'Prince Gumball'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 2010

Top Chef Masters
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in Top Chef Masters as 'Himself - Guest Judge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 2009

Glee
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in Glee as 'Bryan Ryan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 19 2009

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009

RuPaul's Drag Race
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009

The Penguins of Madagascar
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in The Penguins of Madagascar as 'Dr. Blowhole (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 28 2008

Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold as 'Music Meister (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Neil Patrick Harris was 35+ in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog as 'Dr. Horrible'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 15 2008

Million Dollar Password
Neil Patrick Harris was 34+ in Million Dollar Password TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2008

The Graham Norton Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 33+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Me, Eloise
Neil Patrick Harris was 33+ in Me, Eloise as '(voice), Philip (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 2006

The Megan Mullally Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 33+ in The Megan Mullally Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006

Rachael Ray
Neil Patrick Harris was 33+ in Rachael Ray TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006

The Reichen Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 32+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005

The Colbert Report
Neil Patrick Harris was 32+ in The Colbert Report TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005

How I Met Your Mother
Neil Patrick Harris was 32+ in How I Met Your Mother as 'Barney Stinson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005

Numb3rs
Neil Patrick Harris was 31+ in Numb3rs TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005

The Tony Danza Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 31+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

Jack & Bobby
Neil Patrick Harris was 31+ in Jack & Bobby TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 30+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Neil Patrick Harris was 30+ in Spider-Man: The New Animated Series as 'Peter Parker / Spider-Man (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 11 2003

Punk'd
Neil Patrick Harris was 29+ in Punk'd as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 17 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Neil Patrick Harris was 29+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

Boomtown
Neil Patrick Harris was 29+ in Boomtown as 'Peter Corman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002

Justice League
Neil Patrick Harris was 28+ in Justice League as 'Ray Thompson (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Neil Patrick Harris was 28+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'John Tagman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001

The Legend of Tarzan
Neil Patrick Harris was 28+ in The Legend of Tarzan as 'Moyo (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001

Ed
Neil Patrick Harris was 27+ in Ed as 'Joe Baxter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000

Static Shock
Neil Patrick Harris was 27+ in Static Shock as 'Replay / Johnny Morrow (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000

Big Brother
Neil Patrick Harris was 27+ in Big Brother as 'Self - Celebrity Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 2000

Son of the Beach
Neil Patrick Harris was 26+ in Son of the Beach TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000

The Early Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 26+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

Stark Raving Mad
Neil Patrick Harris was 26+ in Stark Raving Mad as 'Henry McNeeley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999

Joan of Arc
Neil Patrick Harris was 25+ in Joan of Arc as 'The Dauphin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 16 1999

Family Guy
Neil Patrick Harris was 25+ in Family Guy as 'Barney Stinson (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999

Will & Grace
Neil Patrick Harris was 25+ in Will & Grace as 'Bill'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

The View
Neil Patrick Harris was 24+ in The View as 'Self - Guest, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Daily Show
Neil Patrick Harris was 23+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

The Outer Limits
Neil Patrick Harris was 21+ in The Outer Limits as 'Howie Morrison'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995

Touched by an Angel
Neil Patrick Harris was 21+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Jonas'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Neil Patrick Harris was 20+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Capitol Critters
Neil Patrick Harris was 18+ in Capitol Critters as 'Max (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 31 1992

Hot Country Nights
Neil Patrick Harris was 18+ in Hot Country Nights TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 24 1991

Blossom
Neil Patrick Harris was 17+ in Blossom TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990

The Simpsons
Neil Patrick Harris was 16+ in The Simpsons as 'Neil Patrick Harris (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Doogie Howser, M.D.
Neil Patrick Harris was 16+ in Doogie Howser, M.D. as 'Doogie Howser'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989

Quantum Leap
Neil Patrick Harris was 15+ in Quantum Leap as 'Mike Hammond'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989

B.L. Stryker
Neil Patrick Harris was 15+ in B.L. Stryker as 'Buder'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Neil Patrick Harris was 15+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

Larry King Live
Neil Patrick Harris was 11+ in Larry King Live as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 1985

Murder, She Wrote
Neil Patrick Harris was 11+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Tommy Remsen'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Jeopardy!
Neil Patrick Harris was 11+ in Jeopardy! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1984

Entertainment Tonight
Neil Patrick Harris was 8+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

Saturday Night Live
Neil Patrick Harris was 2+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Sesame Street
Neil Patrick Harris was 0+ in Sesame Street TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

Tony Awards
Neil Patrick Harris was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

The Oscars
Neil Patrick Harris was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Neil Patrick Harris was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Lonnie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951