#PrideMonth: Celebrating Neil Patrick Harris and his iconic roles

Team OTTplay

 June 25, 2023

The charming Neil

Neil Patrick Harris has won hearts with his charisma, impeccable comedic timing, and acting prowess

LGBTQIA+ advocate 

The actor is a popular advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation in the media

Spotlight on the marginalised 

He has challenged stereotypes, brought marginalised stories to the forefront, and shown the importance of LGBTQIA+ visibility

Pride Month

This Pride Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of his most iconic roles 

Barney Stinson - How I Met Your Mother

NPH is most popular as Barney Stinson, the womanising yet lovable character in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother

Hedwig - Hedwig and the Angry Inch

In the groundbreaking musical, Neil he took on the role of Hedwig, an East German transgender singer

Count Olaf - A Series of Unfortunate Events

He mesmerised with his portrayal of the devious Count Olaf in the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events

Michael Lawson - Uncoupled

He played a gay man in Netflix’s comedy series Uncoupled, which explores the complexities of relationships and identity

Host of the Tony Awards

For several years, NPH has taken the stage as the charismatic host of the Tony Awards