Neil Patrick Harris
Awards & Honours
23
Awards Won
5
Honours
5
Rankings
6
Covers
2
Records
Neil Patrick Harris's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim and popular appeal. He has won a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmys, and a Drama Desk Award, among others. His performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch was a tour de force that earned him the theater world's highest honor. As a host, he has been praised for his wit and charm, making him a go-to for major award shows.Harris has also been recognized for his influence and advocacy. He was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2010 and has received honors from the Trevor Project and the Human Rights Campaign for his LGBTQ advocacy. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, received in 2011, cements his status as a beloved entertainer.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for his contributions to television.
Time 100
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Trevor Project Hero Award
Recognized for his LGBTQ advocacy work.
Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award
Honored for his visibility and advocacy for LGBTQ equality.
PaleyFest Lifetime Achievement Award
Received a lifetime achievement award for his television career.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People
50 Best Dressed Men
Power 50
500 Most Influential Entertainment Industry Leaders
100 Most Powerful People in Entertainment
Magazine Covers
Time
2010
The 100 Most Influential People
GQ
2013
50 Best Dressed Men
Out
2011
LGBTQ Visibility
Variety
2014
Tony Award Winner
People
2010
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka Welcome Twins
The Advocate
2015
LGBTQ Advocacy
Records & Feats
First openly gay man to host the Academy Awards
Harris hosted the 87th Academy Awards in 2015, becoming the first openly gay man to do so.
Won Tony Award for Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Won the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.