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 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 'Dick Grayson / 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
Assassins
Neil Patrick Harris was 30 in Assassins as 'The Balladeer, Lee Harvey Oswald'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 2004
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
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
This Is MST 3K
Neil Patrick Harris will be 51+ in This Is MST 3K as 'Self'.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 agesDoctor Who: Unleashed
Neil Patrick Harris was 50+ in Doctor Who: Unleashed as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 2024
Doctor Who
Neil Patrick Harris was 50+ in Doctor Who as 'The Toymaker'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 2024
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
Celebrity Family Feud
Neil Patrick Harris was 42+ in Celebrity Family Feud as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Lip Sync Battle
Neil Patrick Harris was 41+ in Lip Sync Battle as 'Himself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Hot Ones
Neil Patrick Harris was 41+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
73 Questions
Neil Patrick Harris was 40+ in 73 Questions as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 12 2014
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
SNL Digital Shorts
Neil Patrick Harris was 32+ in SNL Digital Shorts TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 03 2005
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
As Told by Ginger
Neil Patrick Harris was 27+ in As Told by Ginger as 'Jed (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 25 2000
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 '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