Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Date of Birth: 15 Jun 1973

Country: USA

Biography: Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, director and magician. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., Colonel Carl Jenkins in Starship Troopers, the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, a fictionalized version of himself in the Harold & Kumar series, and the title role in Joss Whedon's musical web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. He hosted the 63rd Tony Awards on June 7, 2009, and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards...(Wikipedia)

Total Credits at Criticker: 60 (Actor), 1 (Writer)

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    Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
    In the great cinematic tradition of "Road Trip" and "Dude, Where's My Car?" comes Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, which follows two likeable underdogs who set out on a Friday night quest to satisfy their craving for White Castle hamburgers and end up on an epic journey of deep thoughts, deeper inhaling and a wild road trip as un-PC as it gets. (New Line Cinema)
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    The Mesmerist
    Based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar," this is a twisted comedy about a doctor who convinces a dying man's family to allow him to put the man in a trance as he takes his final breaths. (Roxbury Films)
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    The Next Best Thing
    Abbie is a yoga instructor who is approaching 40 and has been burned by too many past relationships. Robbie is a gay, aging Hollywood playboy who works as a gardener and has become Abbie's best friend. Their relationship takes a different turn when they get rip-roaring drunk and end up in bed together.
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    Starship Troopers
    From the bridge of the Fleet Battlestation Ticonderoga, with its sweeping galactic views, to the desolate terrain of planet Klendathu, teeming with shrieking, fire-spitting, brain-sucking special effects creatures, acclaimed director Paul Verhoven crafts a dazzling epic based on Robert A. Heinlein's classic sci-fi adventure. Courageous soldiers travel to the distant and desolate Klendathu system for the ultimate showdown between the species. (Sony)
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    Undercover Brother
    When "The Man" tries to derail a black candidate's presidential campaign, Undercover Brother and his fellow secret agents come to the rescue. (imdb)
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    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
    A filming of a live stage performance. When Sweeney Todd (an alias) returns after a escaping from an Australian prison, he is told that his wife has died and his daughter has been raised by the judge who framed him. Mad with grief, he vows to rescue his daughter and take revenge upon the judge who took away his love. (imdb)
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    Joan of Arc
    Joan of Arc (1999) - TV Movie
    Ten years before her death, Joan hears voices. Six years later, from the village of Domremy, she begins her mission to unite France under King Charles. First she leads a defense of Vaucouleurs against the Burgundians, then obtains safe passage to Charles, the Dauphin... (imdb)
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    The Proposition
    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 Eleanor Barret. Meanwhile Eleanor and Arthur desperately want to have a child, but Arthur is sterile, so they hire Harvard law student Roger Martin to impregnate Eleanor, but unfortunately Roger falls in love with her. (imdb)
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    Purple People Eater
    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 evicted by their greedy landlord. (imdb)
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    Justice League: The New Frontier
    Adapting the award-winning DC Comics miniseries DC: THE NEW FRONTIER by Darwyn Cooke, Justice League: The New Frontier spins a tale of the DC Universe in the 1950s, focusing on test pilot Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) and the Martian Manhunter. The story also features other DC characters, including Barry Allen (the Flash), Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and many more. (imdb)
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    Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
    Follows the cross-country adventures of the pot-smoking duo as they try to outrun authorities who suspect them of being terrorists when they try to sneak a bong on board their flight to Amsterdam.
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    Dr. Horrible\
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    Clara\
    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 hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past. (imdb)
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    Prop 8: The Musical
    A musical spoof of California's Proposition 8.
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    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
    The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.
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    Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
    In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post... (imdb)
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    Batman: Under the Red Hood
    Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. (imdb)
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    Beastly
    After arrogant teenager Kyle Kingson (Alex Pettyfer) humiliates a Goth classmate (Mary-Kate Olsen), she puts a curse on him that transforms him from a hunk into a hideous creature. To break the hex, Kyle must find someone who loves him for what he's become. Living with a housekeeper after his heartless father (Peter Krause) throws him out, he connects with an addict's daughter (Vanessa Hudgens) in this contemporary take on Beauty and the Beast.
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    The Best and the Brightest
    A young couple move to New York and try to get their daughter into a private school.
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    The Smurfs
    When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours. (imdb)
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    The Man in the Attic
    A mature woman and the teenage boy she's having an affair with have free reign during the day, but by night he must withdraw into the attic when her husband comes home. The boy's increasing frustration eventually leads to disaster in this drama based on an actual case study from the book "Sex and the Criminal Mind."
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    A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
    Six years have elapsed since Guantanemo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn. (imdb)
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    The Making of Dr. Horrible\
    A three part feature focusing on various parts of the creation of the film. First we focus on the forces in play that helped create the film, from idea to casting and the incorporation of various writer's ideas. Next, the musical elements of the film are dissected and explained, from lyrics creation, to recording. It's worth watching, even if it's very dry. Last up is a general interview and thoughts section, including a rare physical display of kissing one's own ass. (bluray.highdefdigest.com)
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    Commentary! The Musical
    Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog commentary track comprising entirely new songs performed by the cast and crew, thus creating a whole other musical on its own. The actors and writers sing various songs both as solos and with the entire company, playing versions of themselves.
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    This Is MST3K
    A documentary about the cult television favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000.
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    A Family Torn Apart
    When young Brian Harrigan's adopted parents are found lying murdered in the basement, it's Brian's adopted brother Daniel that becomes the main suspect, based on the testimony of Brian and Daniel's kid brother Chris. But was it really Daniel he saw? As police investigation makes headway, slowly but surely an abysmal family drama unfolds. (imdb)
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    Cold Sassy Tree
    Handsome May-December romantic drama set in a sleepy Southern town at the turn of the century. An independent lady from up North causes a scandal when she decides to wed the local general-store owner just three weeks after he's been widowed. (imdb)
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    Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story
    Two thousand miles from home, Jim, Jennifer Stolpa and baby Clayton lose their way and are stranded in an endless wilderness of deep snow, battling for survival against the elements. Using only meager supplies and resourcefulness, the young couple struggles to keep themselves and their infant son alive in a frozen shelter while awaiting rescue. Realizing they won't be found, Jim ultimately strikes out on a courageous 50-mile mission, determined to reach help and return to save his loved ones. (imdb)
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    Company
    Following five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. (imdb)
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    Stranger in the Family
    A teenager is involved in a tragic car accident, leaving him with severe amnesia. During his struggle to come to terms with alienation and the consequent rebellion that ensues, his family are forced to accept the boy they once knew so well is now a stranger. Drama based on a true story. (locatetv.com)
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    The Smurfs 2
    The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs. (imdb)
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    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
    Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids. (imdb)
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    Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
    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 stars and the stop-motion sketch comedy you've come to love.
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    Not Our Son
    Not Our Son (1995) - TV Movie
    A Seattle household secretly cooperates with police in a case that links a family member to widespread arson.
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    A Million Ways to Die in the West
    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 gun-slinger, announces his arrival. (imdb)
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    Gone Girl
    On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? (imdb)
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    The Christmas Wish
    Returning to his home town after the death of the grandfather who raised him, slick and cynical Wall Street trader Will Martin (Neil Patrick Harris) feels decidedly out of place, and not at all in tune with the Christmas preparations being made by the local citizenry. But Will isn't really taking a sentimental journey at all: He's merely in town to modernize and streamline his family's real-estate company.
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    How I Met Your Mother
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    Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
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    Doogie Howser, M.D.
    A teenaged genius deals with the usual problems of growing up: having a girlfriend, going to parties, hanging out with his best friend, all this on top of being a licensed physician in a difficult residency program. (imdb)
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    Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris
    A variety show starring Neil Patrick Harris. Inspired by the U.K. program "Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway." (imdb)
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    Downsizing
    "Downsizing" follows a kindly occupational therapist who undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time. (imdb)
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    Spike TV Video Game Awards
    Spike TV's Video Game Awards pays tribute to the outstanding achievements of games, designers, animation, breakthrough technology, music and performances of the past year in the industry. The awards also provide a glimpse at the future of gaming, including exclusive sneak peeks and world premiere footage of some of the most anticipated games from the years to come. (Spike.Com)
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    Capitol Critters
    The adventures of the rodent and insect inhabitants inside the walls of the White House.
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    Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
    Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater. (imdb)
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    Wig
    Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform the ways we understand queerness, art and identity today. (letterboxd.com)
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    Visible: Out on Television
    The importance of TV as a medium that has shaped the American conscience, and how the LGBTQ movement influenced what we watch on TV. (imdb)
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    Dads
    Director Bryce Dallas Howard teams up with her father, Ron Howard, to explore contemporary fatherhood through anecdotes and wisdom from famous funnymen such as Will Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, and more.
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    It\
    It's a Sin (2021) - TV Mini-Series
    A chronicle of four friends during a decade in which everything changed, including the rise of AIDS. (imdb)
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    Celebrity Poker Showdown
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    American Horror Story
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    Brain Games
    Brain Games (2011) - TV Series
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    The Matrix Resurrections
    Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.
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    8-Bit Christmas
    In 1980s Chicago, a ten-year-old sets out on a quest to get the Christmas gift of his generation - the latest and greatest video game system. (imdb)
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    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
    In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan (Pedro Pascal) and a CIA agent (Tiffany Haddish).
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    Uncoupled
    Uncoupled (2022) - TV Series
    Michael's life seemed to be perfect, until his husband blindsided him after 17 years of marriage. He has to confront the nightmares of losing his soulmate and suddenly finding himself as a single gay man in his mid-40s.
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    Doctor Who
    Doctor Who (2005) - TV Series
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    The Daily Show
    The Daily Show (1996) - TV Series
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    Quantum Leap
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