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Neil Patrick Harris Biography

Birth Place:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

First stage role was in an elementary-school production of The Wizard of Oz---playing Toto
Growing up, his parents were both lawyers and owned Perennials Restaurant in Albuquerque
Was discovered by screenwriter Mark Medoff while attending a youth drama camp, and was subsequently cast for the film Clara's Heart (1988)
An amateur magician, he has performed tricks on late-night shows hosted by David Letterman, Jay Leno and Carson Daly
Made his Broadway debut in 2002 in Proof
In 2010, directed Rent at the Hollywood Bowl, starring Aaron Tveit, Skylar Astin and Vanessa Hudgens

2019Emmy-Outstanding Children's Program: nominated
2018Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming: nominated
2015Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
2014Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: winner
2013Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: winner
2012People's Choice Awards-Favorite TV Comedy Actor: winner
2012Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Programs: winner
2011People's Choice Awards-Favorite TV Comedy Actor: winner
2010Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: winner
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2009Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2008Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
1990People's Choice Awards-Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series: winner
1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated