Neil Patrick Harris: podcast appearances and interviews

Neil Patrick Harris, born on June 15, 1973, is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, television host, comedian, and magician. His career encompasses a variety of roles across television, stage, and film, earning him multiple accolades. Harris is recognized for his comedic television roles such as the title character in the series Doogie Howser, M.D., which aired from 1989 to 1993, and for his portrayal of Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother, which ran from 2005 to 2014. His performance on Glee earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2010. He also played Count Olaf on the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events from 2017 to 2019 and starred as the title character in Joss Whedon's musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog in 2008. Additionally, Harris appeared as a fictional version of himself in the Harold & Kumar film series from 2004 to 2011 and has appeared in movies including Starship Troopers, The Smurfs, The Smurfs 2, and Gone Girl. Harris's stage career includes performances such as Mark Cohen in the national tour of Rent and his Broadway debut in Proof. He won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch in 2014. Harris has hosted major award shows, including the Tony Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and the Academy Awards. In 2010, he was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.