“I enjoy darker sardonic wit more than knock-knock jokes. I spent the first healthy chunk of my career playing all-American, pleasant, average, nice people, so it's fun to have some complications there.”

American actor, singer, writer, producer, television host, comedian and magician, born 1973

Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, television host, comedian, and magician. Born in 1973, he is best known for his work in comedic television roles and in dramatic and musical stage performances. His career spans screen, stage, and hosting work, and he has received multiple honors, including a Tony Award and five Primetime Emmy Awards. He has also been nominated for a Grammy Award and three Actor Awards.