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Read the latest news about Neil Patrick Harris, one of the most prominent gay actors in the United States. The Advocate brings readers news, reviews, video clips, and more of Neil Patrick Harris, who began his career as a child actor on Doogie Houser and has since gone on to star in one of the highest rated sitcoms, How I Met Your Mother. Take a look at Instragram photos of Harris, his partner David Burkta, and their children, which have helped change perceptions of LGBT families for the American public. Find the exciting Broadway productions the musically talented actor has starred in, including Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Cabaret, Proof, and Assassins.
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Neil Patrick Harris Sitcom 'Uncoupled' Gets New Life at Showtime

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Arts & Entertainment

Neil Patrick Harris: New Doctor Who Will Feature 'First Gay Doctor'

Along with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney will also play a character named Rose. 

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Neil Patrick Harris Learns Grindr After Breakup in Uncoupled Trailer

The Netflix series stars Harris as a gay man in his 40s learning how to navigate dating apps and Grindr profile pics. 

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How Pop Culture Moved the Needle on LGBT Equality

Ellen DeGeneres changed everything, but she didn't do it alone. 

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Why America Loves Neil Patrick Harris

For its 50th anniversary cover, The Advocate interviewed one of our most beloved gay actors about his impact, family, and EGOT dreams.

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Fun with Neil Patrick Harris's and David Burtka's Twins

These two Instagram posts by NPH's husband will make you smile, and isn't that what you need right about now?

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Neil Patrick Harris to Star in 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'

This marks a return to television for the gay actor, following the cancellation of his NBC show, Best Time Ever.

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Bad Review: Neil Patrick Harris Joke Called 'Pitiful'

Gay journalist Glenn Greenwald called Neil Patrick Harris's quip about Edward Snowden "stupid and irresponsible."

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