Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, writer, producer, singer, and magician. He was bitten by the acting bug early in his life. Without procrastinating his desire to act, he started his acting career right after graduating from school. He landed a role in the movie ‘Clara’s Heart’ after being spotted by playwright Mark Medoff. His brilliant acting skills earned him numerous other roles in several films and TV series. He became a household name in the US when he played the title role in ‘ABC’ network’s ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ Subsequently, he was bombarded with offers to play prominent roles in numerous films and television series. He was seen acting in ‘The Next Best Thing,’ ‘Undercover Brother,’ and ‘Starship Troopers.’ Apart from establishing himself as a television and film actor, Harris also became a successful theatre artist, appearing in numerous Broadway stage plays and musicals. Over the course of his career, he has tried his hand at direction. He has also voiced several characters in various animated films. Thanks to his exceptional acting skills and talent, he was awarded a star on the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’ on September 2011.