Biography:
Early life
Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., and grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico. His parents, Sheila H. and Ron Harris, were lawyers. He has an older brother, and it was by following his brother to an audition in fourth grade that he first began acting – as Toto in a school production of The Wizard of Oz. He attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque and was active in school plays and musicals there. Harris was an honors student and graduated with honors in 1991. He was three years ahead of fellow La Cueva student Freddie Prinze, Jr.
Career
Harris began his career as a child actor. His first significant roles came in 1988, when he starred in two movies: the film Clara's Heart, a drama with Whoopi Goldberg that won him a Golden Globe nomination, and Purple People Eater, a children's fantasy. The following year he won the lead in Doogie Howser, M.D., for which he was again nominated for a Golden Globe. After Doogie Howser's four-season run ended in 1993, Harris played a number of guest roles on television series, before taking his first film role as an adult in 1995 in the little-seen shocker Animal Room. Since then his film work has included supporting roles in The Next Best Thing, Undercover Brother, Starship Troopers and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, in which he played a drug-crazed, lecherous parody of himself.
From 1999 to 2000, Harris starred with Tony Shalhoub in the sitcom Stark Raving Mad, which lasted twenty-two episodes. He has taken lead roles in a number of made-for-television features, including Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story in 1994, My Ántonia in 1995, A Christmas Wish in 1998, Joan of Arc in 1999, The Wedding Dress in 2001, and The Christmas Blessing in 2005, as well as series guest roles.
Harris has worked on Broadway in both musical and dramatic roles. He played Tobias Ragg in 2001 concert performances of Sweeney Todd. In 2002, he performed on Broadway beside Anne Heche in Proof. In 2003, he took the role of the Emcee in Cabaret, alongside Deborah Gibson and Tom Bosley. As a result of his critically acclaimed performance in Cabaret, Harris was named the top drawing headliner in the role of the Emcee by GuestStarCasting.com, topping fellow celeb stars John Stamos and Alan Cumming.
In 2004, he performed a dual role of the Balladeer and Lee Harvey Oswald on Broadway in the controversial musical revival of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. He also sang the role of Charles (first played by Anthony Perkins) on the Nonesuch recording of Sondheim's Evening Primrose. He has also portrayed Mark Cohen in the musical RENT. Harris' current role is in the CBS ensemble sitcom How I Met Your Mother, playing a serial womanizer in a performance that earned him a 2007 Emmy nomination. The show debuted in the fall of 2005 and wrapped up its third season on May 19, 2008.
In 2007, Harris worked with Mike Nelson on an audio commentary for RiffTrax. The two riffed on the film, Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. Harris is a big fan of the cult TV series Nelson worked on, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and was interviewed for a 1992 Comedy Central special hosted by Penn Jillette, who did voiceovers for Comedy Central's programming at that time, about the series and its fans, This Is MST3K. In 2008, Harris starred alongside Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day in Joss Whedon's new musical web series, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
Barney Stinson That Guy's Awesome
Neil Patrick Harris Lyrics
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Barney Stinson
That guy′s awesome
Awesome
He's so awesome
He′s so awesome
Oh, so awesome
This isn't Barney Stinson
Singing this song
That would be really lame
One of the many admirers
Who think that guy is awesome
References available
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Awesome, awesome
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Awesome
He's from awesome town
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Awesome
The lyrics to Neil Patrick Harris's song, Barney Stinson That Guy's Awesome, are a testament to the awesomeness of the character Barney Stinson, whom Neil Patrick Harris played on the television show How I Met Your Mother. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, emphasizing Barney's awesomeness over and over again. The first few lines of the song repeat the phrase "Barney Stinson, That guy's awesome" several times, and the chorus simply states "He's so awesome, oh, so awesome, awesome."
The final lines of the song are particularly interesting; the singer of the song makes it clear that they are not actually Barney Stinson, as that would be "really lame." Instead, the singer is one of the many admirers of Barney Stinson, who think that he is truly awesome. The song is a fitting tribute to the character that Harris brought to life on screen; Barney Stinson is a fan favorite, known for his outrageous antics and confident attitude, and it is clear that Neil Patrick Harris is a fan of the character himself.
Overall, the lyrics to Barney Stinson That Guy's Awesome are a fun and lighthearted tribute to one of the most memorable characters in recent television history.
Line by Line Meaning
Barney Stinson
The person being praised in this song is Barney Stinson.
That guy's awesome
The singer thinks that Barney Stinson is an amazing and impressive person.
He's so awesome
The singer repeats that Barney Stinson is truly amazing.
Oh, so awesome
The singer emphasizes once again that Barney Stinson is incredibly impressive.
This isn't Barney Stinson
The singer confirms that he is not Barney Stinson and is instead a fan of his.
Singing this song
The singer is performing this song in order to showcase his admiration for Barney Stinson.
That would be really lame
If Barney Stinson sang this song about himself, it would not be as impressive as others singing about how great he is.
One of the many admirers
The singer is just one of many people who admire Barney Stinson.
Who think that guy is awesome
The singer and others who adore Barney Stinson all agree that he is truly amazing.
References available
There are numerous examples of Barney Stinson's impressive qualities that serve as references for why he is so awesome.
He's from awesome town
The singer figuratively suggests that Barney Stinson hails from a place where everyone is incredible and amazing.
Awesome
In conclusion, Barney Stinson is truly an awesome person and worthy of admiration.
Writer(s): Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Contributed by Skyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iloveprowrestling
Instead of an audition, Neil Patrick Harris sent this video in to get the part of Barney Stinson. True story.
@L0lyanne
now thats awesome
@ahabduennschitz7670
@@L0lyanne Thats because hes from awesome-town
@L0lyanne
@@ahabduennschitz7670 hes actually the mayor
@michaelagainstme
@@L0lyanne actually he built it from the ground up
@L0lyanne
@@michaelagainstme ahh sorry for the mistake
@fieryfirevivin
That's TOTALLY not Barney Stinson singing his song. That guy didn't suit up.
@anone.mousse674
And in no way is he at all legen... wait for it oh wait you don't have to because he is not... dary! Not legendary!
@pooruanimations
Vivin Arikkudil That's his twin brother Swarley
@andrewbean5407
Vivin Arikkudil dude brilliant lol