How Well Do You Know Neil Patrick Harris?
The star of stage and screen has won the hearts of millions, and he is changing minds and lives as one of the first openly gay Hollywood celebs. How well do you know the man behind the "legen. . . . . Dary"?
- 1.True or False: Neil Patrick Harris's middle name is actually Paul.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.In which state was NPH born?
- A.
California
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
Illinois
- D.
New Mexico
- 3.NPH's parents ran a restaurant for a number of years (though it is now closed) in his hometown. What was it called?
- A.
Doogie's Diner
- B.
NPH
- C.
Perennials
- D.
Legendary Grill
- 4.For what did NPH earn his first Golden Globe nomination?
- A.
Clara's Heart
- B.
Doogie Howser, M.D.
- C.
The 65 Annual Tony Awards
- D.
How I Met Your Mother
- 5.In the sci-fi action film Starship Troopers, Harris's character had what unique ability?
- A.
He was part cyborg
- B.
He was psychic
- C.
He was impervious to pain
- D.
He could fly
- 6.True or False: Harris starred in the feature film adaptation of the Garfield comics.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Harris starred opposite Tony Shaloub in the sitcom Stark _____ Mad.
- 8.In Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, which character did Harris play?
- A.
Captain Awesome
- B.
Captain Hammer
- C.
Dr. Horrible
- D.
Captain Underpants
- 9.Harris has won three Primetime Emmys (so far). For which of the below has he NOT taken home the award?
- A.
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards
- B.
How I Met Your Mother
- C.
The 65th Annual Tony Awards
- D.
Glee
- 10.While speaking on The Howard Stern Show, Harris once said, "She's like the coolest, nicest chick ever. She's an absolute catch, and I thought if I'm not going to feel the super sparks with her, then it probably means that I'm gay." About whom was he speaking?
- A.
Jennifer Aniston
- B.
Christine Taylor
- C.
Gwyneth Paltrow
- D.
Jenna Elfman
- 11.To which of the following animated projects did Harris NOT lend his vocal talents?
- A.
The Lorax
- B.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- C.
Family Guy
- D.
Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
- 12.True or False: Doogie Howser, M.D. ended with Doogie finally marrying his sweetheart, Wanda.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.In which film did Harris co-star alongside Shelley Winters?
- A.
Clara's Heart
- B.
The Proposition
- C.
Animal Room
- D.
Purple People Eater
- 14.In which of the Harold and Kumar films did NPH get shot after branding a prostitute?
- A.
Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
- B.
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
- C.
A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas
- 15.Harris recently joined the likes of Patti LuPone, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer and Christina Hendricks for a staged reading of which beloved musical?
- 16.Harris co-starred alongside Madonna in which film?
- A.
Who's That Girl?
- B.
Dick Tracy
- C.
Evita
- D.
The Next Best Thing
- 17.Harris appeared in a popular ad campaign in which he played himself as a "TV doctor". What was the product?
- A.
Burger King
- B.
Old Spice
- C.
Orbit Gum
- D.
Kayak
- 18.In what year was NPH born?
- A.
1970
- B.
1971
- C.
1973
- D.
1975
- 19.True or False: To date, Harris has hosted The Tony Awards three times.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.Which of the below is NOT the name of one of the members of Harris's adorable family?
- A.
David
- B.
Dahlia
- C.
Gideon
- D.
Harper
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