Neil Patrick Harris Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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  • Neil Patrick Harris breaks down a few of his most iconic characters, including 'Harold & Kumar,' 'Doogie Howser, M.D.,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' 'Starship Troopers,' 'Gone Girl' and 'Uncoupled.'
    Season one of Uncoupled is now streaming on Netflix.
    00:00 Intro
    00:13 Harold & Kumar
    03:57 Doogie Howser, M.D.
    07:35 How I Met Your Mother
    12:06 Hedwig and the Angry Inch
    14:18 Starship Troopers
    17:08 Gone Girl
    20:08 Uncoupled
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  • @grahammacdonald3
    @grahammacdonald3 ปีที่แล้ว +6482

    Nice try swarley

  • @paparoxo3606
    @paparoxo3606 ปีที่แล้ว +12098

    Barney Stinson is simply one of the best characters in Television History.

  • @4N4L4Seinfeld
    @4N4L4Seinfeld ปีที่แล้ว +6202

    I wish he had talked about the basketball hoop scene in HIMYM. One of my favorite, and one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the entire show, in my opinion.
    "If you were going to be some lame suburban dad, why couldn't you have been that for me?"

    • @linkerhoden93
      @linkerhoden93 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tf

    • @smartyhardy8924
      @smartyhardy8924 ปีที่แล้ว +303

      "No Ted, a kid needs a hoop."

    • @liasohl7314
      @liasohl7314 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      that scene got me i cried so much

    • @aminamin7403
      @aminamin7403 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@smartyhardy8924 this scene!!! TEAAAERS 💔💔

    • @hellomate2672
      @hellomate2672 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jesus loves y’all! God bless y’all! “Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life.” John 14:6.’”””

  • @harshchoudhary10
    @harshchoudhary10 ปีที่แล้ว +1639

    Barney Stinson is eternal man. No character will ever come close to it.

    • @itsutoriku
      @itsutoriku ปีที่แล้ว

      well stifler is the OG although neil changed what the name barney is

    • @peeron6829
      @peeron6829 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@itsutoriku lmao u kinda right but barney is a lilttle older and got more style.
      Stiffler is the frat version of barney, but maybe when stiff master got a little bit older, he would be just like Barney.

    • @christinaburkemper3105
      @christinaburkemper3105 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Would you say he's legendary?

  • @stephenjackman3749
    @stephenjackman3749 ปีที่แล้ว +6771

    Can't believe they didn't cover Dr Horrible or Count Olaf. Those are iconic roles!

    •  ปีที่แล้ว +36

      IKR

    • @dharmasings
      @dharmasings ปีที่แล้ว +449

      i literally clicked on this for count olaf WTF

    • @UrFavDudeOnUtube
      @UrFavDudeOnUtube ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Nah, those are Jim Cary’s. As good as Neil was in the series, he could never fill those shoes.

    • @AlmostProfessional1995
      @AlmostProfessional1995 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Dr.Horrible was a passion project of Joss Whedon. So, I think he wanted to distance himself a little. Also, there is only so long you get to discuss your career here lol

    • @Sesameseedss
      @Sesameseedss ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i was just abt to comment this lmao

  • @thedominasian
    @thedominasian ปีที่แล้ว +8828

    It's interesting that while his filmography isn't the deepest, he's had such a profound impact in the few roles that he has done. His talent and charisma are just undeniable. Also, honorable mention to Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog, wish it had been included here!

  • @thebreacher3219
    @thebreacher3219 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    One of the best things about HIMYM was the evolution of Barney Stinson as a character. I don't think we'll ever see another sitcom that has a character like Barney, he's just too well written and acted

  • @heatherheatherandheather846
    @heatherheatherandheather846 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I loved Barney and Robin’s chemistry so much. Neil did a tremendous job portraying Barney. I still think he’s one of the best tv characters ever, especially in comedies

  • @realm8286
    @realm8286 ปีที่แล้ว +7925

    Barney is hands down one of the top 3 funniest characters in TV history.

    • @q50jay6
      @q50jay6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Facts!!

    • @yanickdurand3255
      @yanickdurand3255 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love science too!

    • @sha7303
      @sha7303 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      That character would never survive in todays PC climate

    • @realm8286
      @realm8286 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Exactly, it is like the age of comedy is behind us.

    • @shindean
      @shindean ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Honest as well, he ended up being a single middle age dad because he found the most important person in the world to love...his daughter.

  • @kevinnicholson2335
    @kevinnicholson2335 ปีที่แล้ว +4350

    I would’ve loved to hear about him doing A Series of Unfortunate Events.

  • @TheNintendoWizrad
    @TheNintendoWizrad ปีที่แล้ว +190

    His role in gone girl was incredible. That throat scene has stuck with me. Fincher is amazing

  • @iinickhadleyiimusic491
    @iinickhadleyiimusic491 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    How i met your mother has got to be my favorite show of all time. It almost gives you a look on how the real world works and there will never be another character like Barney. Cheers Patrick.

  • @shannond7437
    @shannond7437 ปีที่แล้ว +3885

    And Robin & Barney’s growth were a HUGE part of why the ending failed. They gave us their original planned finale versus the organic story’s ending.

    • @JM-us3fr
      @JM-us3fr ปีที่แล้ว +445

      I didn't mind it. HIMYM always kept it real. Whether it has Lily run away, or Marshall's dad dying, or Ted getting left at the altar, or Robin and Barney getting divorced. These are all very real situations we find ourselves in at a moment's notice, and they are heart-wrenching. Each is abrupt and painful in their own way.
      As for Ted getting with Robin at the end, this makes sense too. Very few viewers asked themselves, "Why is Ted telling his kids this story in the first place?" The fact that the story spent SO much time on Robin and so little time on the mother suddenly made sense; he wanted to see if his kids were okay with him getting together with Robin again. When an ending answers questions one didn't even think to ask, that's something truly special.

    • @shannond7437
      @shannond7437 ปีที่แล้ว +326

      @@JM-us3fr Nah, they spent a season & a half getting us into Barney & Robin just to break it off in the final episode. And their reason for breakup would also apply to her and Ted. They did exactly like Game of Thrones by trying to force the original vision ending onto the organic stories. It failed.

    • @JM-us3fr
      @JM-us3fr ปีที่แล้ว +91

      @@shannond7437 Well first of all, shipping wars are not real life. Second, it made complete sense with both Barney and Robin’s characters that they couldn’t stay together. Of course every marriage feels hopeful at the wedding, but happily-ever-afters only exist in fairy tales.
      Game of Thrones failed because the directors were god-awful writers, and even worse when compared to George RR Martin. The ending of HIMYM felt complete; like the story was always about…real life, with real friends and real relationships, and especially real hardships.

    • @unitedhybrid187
      @unitedhybrid187 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Nobody likes when a show ends and nowadays, if it doesn't stick to a typical trope, people don't like it. I love shows that don't stick to those typical tropes.

    • @lucidcortex8444
      @lucidcortex8444 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Ending was amazing. It was full circle and made sense, and in my humble opinion, if you don't like the ending, you're not a real fan of HIMYM. 🤭🤭sorry not sorry

  • @miguelrosado6348
    @miguelrosado6348 ปีที่แล้ว +1668

    NPH doesn't seem to have done that much in his career but he is so charismatic and memorable in his roles that he has stayed in our minds and was never forgotten.

    • @eveeehr
      @eveeehr ปีที่แล้ว +56

      He’s done a lot of theatre stuff too

    • @mayortomken
      @mayortomken ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Well for a tv actor is pretty succesful, most tv actors just get one great roles, look at FRIENDS cast; jennifer aniston is probably the only one with a nice career post FRIENDS
      NPH made doogie howser, Himym, a series of unfortunate events, all of them awesome, now he has another leading role in uncoupled

    • @Lupin788
      @Lupin788 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@mayortomken Don't forget he won an Emmy Award for his guest appearance on Glee.

    • @mayortomken
      @mayortomken ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Lupin788 right?, he also has a tony award
      He has so much range, very talented guy

    • @InnerMedium
      @InnerMedium ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was also surprised no mention of him as the villain in the new Matrix movie, I wonder why that is?

  • @yashankgoswami1119
    @yashankgoswami1119 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    Michael Scott, Barney Stinson, and Phil Dunphy - Top 3 funniest characters on TV in my opinion. Oh, and imagine them hanging out together.

    • @stormtraitor6545
      @stormtraitor6545 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I’m so glad you put Phil Dunphy on there. He’s just so hilarious!

    • @antez3701
      @antez3701 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Excatly!!!! You literally listed 3 of my favourite characters too!!!! Its crazy, It made my day😀, Phil Dunphy is so underrated..

    • @rainy.aesthetics
      @rainy.aesthetics ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah these three are my favourite characters as well!!!

    • @MrBatoloko
      @MrBatoloko ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bro. Charlie Harper

    • @antez3701
      @antez3701 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MrBatoloko haha not even close to comparison for me personally but not everyone has the same opinions 😀 Charlie Harper is a great character tho.

  • @joeyf6103
    @joeyf6103 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    NPH has ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN credits as an actor on IMDB. HIMYM and Dougie Houser count as 1 each. That’s crazy he works more than you realize.

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship
    @TheSportsandFilmFellowship ปีที่แล้ว +878

    It’s amazing that the Harold and Kumar character role got him the HIMYM job. Amazing.

    • @sean_mccadden
      @sean_mccadden ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Barney Stinson was basically the PG-13 version of the Harold and Kumar parody of himself so it makes perfect sense 😂

    • @emilydebridge7145
      @emilydebridge7145 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      And that the two main actors on Harold and Kumar actually ended up on HIMYM

    • @peeron6829
      @peeron6829 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@emilydebridge7145 oh wow i just realized 😂

    • @friedafrances2100
      @friedafrances2100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@emilydebridge7145 yeah just saw that HIMYM's Kevin is also in that movie

  • @riverketcherside1256
    @riverketcherside1256 ปีที่แล้ว +792

    NPH was introduced to me as Barney in How I Met Your Mother. By far the most dynamic character on the show and one of the best actors I've ever seen. It's nice to hear him talk so fondly on some of his previous roles, especially Barney

  • @hlomlamakwetu4119
    @hlomlamakwetu4119 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I can't think of a character more synonymous with my childhood than Barney. He was and still is the coolest & funniest guy ever to me. Thank you so much for bringing this character to life Neil. Forever grateful for you x

    • @lynx4082
      @lynx4082 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I really hope you didn't treat early Barney as a role woman otherwise I feel bad for every woman you've interacted with

    • @caydenmentek9860
      @caydenmentek9860 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lynx4082 shut up

    • @redbonky3447
      @redbonky3447 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lynx4082 what

  • @Phoenax
    @Phoenax ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Neil Patric Harris is the best caracter Barney Stinson has ever portrayed. Thank you. Thank you Barney

  • @chipbean3939
    @chipbean3939 ปีที่แล้ว +853

    HE WORKED SO HARD TO GET BARNEY W ROBIN. i cannot believe the writers did him so dirty in the end. i like to pretend the finale doesn’t exist😌

    • @brent3522
      @brent3522 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Whether you like it or not, it's realistic. It happens a lot in real life.

    • @shimanogangmaker
      @shimanogangmaker ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@brent3522 realistic ≠ better

    • @brent3522
      @brent3522 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@shimanogangmaker that's why I said "whether you like or not". Was that not clear? Lol

    • @shimanogangmaker
      @shimanogangmaker ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@brent3522 Ah sorry bro i misinterpreted it as you defending the ending, apologies 🙏

    • @redbonky3447
      @redbonky3447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I genuinely can't remember what the ending was

  • @ibrahimadabo9417
    @ibrahimadabo9417 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    I want an one-hour interview where he just talks about himym. Barney was such an iconic character!

  • @bobfromjob
    @bobfromjob ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I have nothing but respect for Neil. Being a child star and coming up through adulthood with his roles. Also, the AIM part gets me laughing because I remember that era so much. I wish him nothing but happiness and some normalcy in life.

  • @Zachtekaramel
    @Zachtekaramel ปีที่แล้ว +28

    i might've set the world record on rewatching HIMYM for the past 12 years, almost 15x a year at least rewatching everything.. (practically all i watch before going to bed)
    NPH's role as Barney actually makes me enjoy the series so much more.. absolute impact as an actor on everything he plays.

  • @sunneinsplendour8459
    @sunneinsplendour8459 ปีที่แล้ว +819

    I would love to share a drink with this guy and just chat. He seems like one of the most authentic, genuinely funny people in the acting business.

    • @suryavegeta12
      @suryavegeta12 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think he is gonna have a drink with a nobody sir

    • @The.4nimaL
      @The.4nimaL ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@suryavegeta12 Everybody starts as a "nobody" just look at how fast Jonah Hill grew! And you don´t know ho hides behind the YT comments so be nice

    • @craigbagnall4503
      @craigbagnall4503 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think he’d be really fun to have at a party or something. He’d be the nice guy who goes up to talk to the quiet one at the party or something like that.

    • @sunneinsplendour8459
      @sunneinsplendour8459 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suryavegeta12 if, in your little mind, the only way to be somebody is to be famous, guess you're a nobody too then.

    • @peeron6829
      @peeron6829 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suryavegeta12 i think he would

  • @Chihiro_eilish
    @Chihiro_eilish ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I think his iconic character is the Patrick from The Smurfs

  • @valrojas16
    @valrojas16 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I finished HIMYM for the third time yesterday, i'm proud (except for the ending episodes lol) of Barney's character development. The Robin must be one of the most romantic engagement proposals ever haha :)

  • @LarvaRewind
    @LarvaRewind ปีที่แล้ว +507

    90.9% of the comments here be like: he never fails to make me laugh, his content never disappoint us

    • @GuyMcPherson69
      @GuyMcPherson69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Real

    • @coocat231
      @coocat231 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And you’re a horrendous channel. So who is the real loser here? The answer is you!

  • @ryanakagi4374
    @ryanakagi4374 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    I would have liked to hear about Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Underrated movie

    • @Puppy_Puppington
      @Puppy_Puppington ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Omg yeah!!! Thanks for reminding me of that. Totally slipped my mind.

    • @gentleman_patrick
      @gentleman_patrick ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Dude I was about to say where is Dr. Horrible! Haha

    • @Justin-Trammell
      @Justin-Trammell ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They probably want to avoid bringing up Joss Whedon.

    • @mrmaybe79
      @mrmaybe79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Came here to say this. *sigh*

    • @PersephoneRising333
      @PersephoneRising333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😍 _YES!!!_ 💯

  • @GalinDray
    @GalinDray ปีที่แล้ว +226

    I love that he isn't particularly reverent about his projects folks love. He's very matter of fact about the business of show.

  • @blackswanmtg
    @blackswanmtg ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love how straight-forward he is. Seems like a really nice dude.

  • @ImThAtGuY90
    @ImThAtGuY90 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I've watched How I met your mother like 20 times and I can almost quote every Barney Stinson line I love NPH so much

    • @raoulhery
      @raoulhery ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "you dumped a PORNSTAR??" Friendship......

    • @ImThAtGuY90
      @ImThAtGuY90 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@raoulhery FRIENDSHIP OVER FRIENDSHIP OVER lol

  • @georginalewis6153
    @georginalewis6153 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    He seems like a genuinely lovely person, and Uncoupled is SO good. A classy show. Looking forward to seeing him in Dr Who!!

    • @susannahh2573
      @susannahh2573 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      he's gonna be in doctor who???? you're kidding!!

    • @georginalewis6153
      @georginalewis6153 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@susannahh2573 Nope!! He is playing an evil toy maker lol!

    • @brooksashmanskas4516
      @brooksashmanskas4516 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love the show. Very exciting for Season 2. Brooks Ahsmanskas ♥️ is my favorite character. Love him. Is the Real MVP of the show.

  • @JaEbala
    @JaEbala ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Man, I just love this dude. Such a humble and inspiring human being. Dr Horrible’s ending broke my heart, they should’ve mentioned this project for sure.

  • @Andrew-cc5qk
    @Andrew-cc5qk ปีที่แล้ว +14

    No actor would have played Barney Stinson as good as Neil Patrick Harris did.

  • @torriezenna653
    @torriezenna653 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Absolutely love Uncoupled. It is almost exactly what happened to me at age 46 after 12 year relationship and it is real and funny and perfect! Neil is a wonderful actor and his genuine nature always come through.

  • @cletusferrao3895
    @cletusferrao3895 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    NPH is one of the best talents in the industry, hope we see more of him in good projects.

  • @nightmagister
    @nightmagister ปีที่แล้ว +210

    No "A Series of Unfortunate Events" is really sad. I didn''t think anybody could do a better job than Jim as Count Olaf, but I was wrong Neil nailed it.

  • @jdzspace33
    @jdzspace33 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Who doesn't love this guy? seriously? I mean, coming out was a bit of a shock for those of us who grew up with him, but he's always been good in everything I've ever seen him in. Though I haven't seen his last show, I guess.....not exactly my type of show. But almost kind of sad that I haven't seen it because I'm sure he's excellent in that too.

    • @jackbauer5455
      @jackbauer5455 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why not watch one episode before you make your mind up that it isn’t your type of show ?

  • @susanakravit4973
    @susanakravit4973 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I met Neil Patrick Harris in the summer of 1998 when he was in Rent (the musical) in LA. He was absolutely lovely. Such a sweet guy, I told him I loved him in Starship Troopers and he thanked me. He was really down to earth.

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. ปีที่แล้ว +373

    It’s crazy how good How I met Your mother was. And he just kept getting better with each job after that 💜

    • @edmundfitzgerald4605
      @edmundfitzgerald4605 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How are you always top comment !

    • @dillinger445
      @dillinger445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how you gettin always so many likes for the most basic comments? oh , and why are you everywhere?🤣

  • @solaran90
    @solaran90 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I wished we could've seen a section on Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. NPH and Nathan Fillion were both fantastic and Felicia Day did a good job supporting them.

  • @tbag6600
    @tbag6600 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    too bad TV will never see another Barney Stinson. One of the greatest TV characters of all time.

  • @timothyvs
    @timothyvs ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel like his role as Barney Stinson is the embodiment of who he is. Am unable to think of his as anyone else. Periodt.

  • @ossiaigbedo7223
    @ossiaigbedo7223 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    This isn’t fair Barney had a whole playbook of iconic characters…

  • @davidw7531
    @davidw7531 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I find the lack of "Dr. Horrible's sing-along blog" quite disappointing!! That was fantastic and he was amazing in it!

    • @pudgimelon
      @pudgimelon ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was going to say the same thing. Dr. Horrible probably helped him get the Tony Awards gig.

    • @TheGeordieNerd
      @TheGeordieNerd ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I recently saw this AND man it was great but heartbreaking lol

    • @markgannett5948
      @markgannett5948 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree it was one of my favorite N.P.H. roles.

    • @trentlanthier4368
      @trentlanthier4368 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ma I kept waiting for him to talk about that!!! Disappointed 😞

  • @ShadowRose1622
    @ShadowRose1622 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love his honesty in this interview!

  • @animefreak3010
    @animefreak3010 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have watched so many of these types of videos and I almost didn't click this one because I thought itd be terrible. And now I know it was gold. He is a great story teller. I didn't even know any of the movies other than Harold and kumar but I did know he was famous. Great vid. Didn't realize how interesting this dude was. Cheers to his future painting

  • @johnfreeman4435
    @johnfreeman4435 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    I'm very sad he chose not to have them include 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog', as for the online community, it really was a part of his comeback into solid fame. And for it being a 'silly' online series, it really was amazing. And to anyone who has never seen it, you should definitely do so... NPH as a comic-book villain...with an online blog... Brilliant.

    • @dravenleepalmer
      @dravenleepalmer ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I'm pretty sure it's GQ who picks what they talk about, but also NPH could've spoken about it and GQ decided to cut down a lot.

    • @realtalk6195
      @realtalk6195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dravenleepalmer They're not going to not film what he wants to talk about, nor just randomly cut out entire segments that he wants in. This was likely NPH's decision not to bring it up if GQ didn't ask about it.

    • @scottobeach
      @scottobeach ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plus there is the "joss whedon" of it all, great show, terrible creator

    • @matthoward7645
      @matthoward7645 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@scottobeach amazing creator terrible human you mean, that man made Buffy and angel FFS but ye terrible human

    • @Uhohlisa
      @Uhohlisa ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah. It was all Harold & Kumar and then getting HIMYM

  • @MikeRiderOOO
    @MikeRiderOOO ปีที่แล้ว +135

    NPH is always a delight to watch. How I Met Your Mother. Doogie Hauser M.D. Starship Troopers. Even Uncoupled was fun to watch. I still can’t wait to see him on Doctor Who for the 60th Anniversary special.

  • @cheapskateotaku7123
    @cheapskateotaku7123 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He made how I met your mother succeed, he has the best character development.
    It did not end the way I want it, but is is one of my fav comedy show forever. 😊

  • @bark-aholic6534
    @bark-aholic6534 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That Tony Awards opening number at Radio City Music Hall was one of the if not the, greatest live theatre musical numbers I've ever witnessed in 50 years. I don't know if anyone will ever top it, kudos to NPH.

  • @justnone9809
    @justnone9809 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love how he spoke about his relationship working with Cobie Smulders!

  • @zacharymcchesney299
    @zacharymcchesney299 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It bums me out that he didn't discuss count Olaf. Would have loved to hear his take on the show and everything that came with it.

  • @spikesbnl
    @spikesbnl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NPH, you’ve made such an impact on stage and off. I love how you always throw in some magic too. You’re such a great actor and can’t wait to see what you’ll do after Uncoupled, cause it’s a great show seeing you in diff type role.

  • @StealthyGamerGirl2020
    @StealthyGamerGirl2020 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Loved Uncoupled. He is, in all fairness, a very talented guy whoncan turn his hand to anything. And now he's going to be in the 60th anniversary special of Doctor Who! Who knew 😄

  • @californiacobra6422
    @californiacobra6422 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    As a child, Doogie Howser, M.D. was my first favorite evening tv show because I just thought he was so cute and I had a huge crush on him at that time, even though I was only between 4 and 8 years old when the show had aired. I'd love to go back and watch the show again!

    • @michelleponzio
      @michelleponzio ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was 7 when it aired. I still love that show!!

    • @emilyoryall406
      @emilyoryall406 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's on Hulu

    • @californiacobra6422
      @californiacobra6422 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilyoryall406 Unfortunately, my family does not pay for any entertainment subscriptions beyond regular cable (Dish Network). I also don't really watch much tv, which is why a subscription service would be a waste of money for my family. Occasionally I'll see previews for something that's only available through a subscription service that I'd really like to watch, but again, it would be a waste of money for me to purchase a subscription just to watch one documentary or whatever.

    • @TheConnonedrum
      @TheConnonedrum ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am mad they didn't start there. That was his big start.

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This was one of the best interviews. NPH is so smart, so intelligent, so bright, and so well-spoken. “Stalkery “, what a great word. And he can sing and dance too. Remarkable.

  • @branaginslaw
    @branaginslaw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this guy. He's been around for ever. Great to hear him talk about his career.

  • @Nguyenlong-tk2ri
    @Nguyenlong-tk2ri ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It"s weird not seeing him in a suit ngl 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Izzy-Maurer
    @Izzy-Maurer ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Just finished Uncoupled, loved it! Really hope it gets a second season.

    • @brooksashmanskas4516
      @brooksashmanskas4516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same👏.
      Brooks Ahsmanskas ♥️ is my favorite character, love him so much. Is so talended.

  • @danielcervantes5294
    @danielcervantes5294 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This man's charisma is unmatched

  • @luisitonocomunica6795
    @luisitonocomunica6795 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing, I only recently ACTUALLY met Neil because of barney stintson but I watched Gone Girl when it was released a looong time ago but I don't actually remembered the movie except for this EXACT scene that you showed here with Neil wich does say a lot about his acting it's just such an intense acting

  • @KidFresh71
    @KidFresh71 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Back in 1997, I saw NPH as Mark in the La Jolla PlayHouse production of "Rent." He absolutely crushed the role. Funny, that upon subsequent viewings of Rent, I realized it's an ensemble production, and that Mark is not the main protagonist. NPH was that good in the role- he stole the whole show.

    • @Wray62
      @Wray62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👆

  • @edahnndlovu274
    @edahnndlovu274 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    When he said the frat guys don't follow through enough I had a really good laugh. NPH is a legend

  • @50ShadesofFandom
    @50ShadesofFandom ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fact the Dr Horrible isn't on here is a crime. A CRIME!!!

  • @mtothejizzy
    @mtothejizzy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I kept trying to be in movies but I was just a TV person." - Neil Patrick Harris
    Times may have changed a bit but this is still true for me. Kudos to NPH for his film acting credits and for helping to create iconic characters on the... small screen.

  • @mks9469
    @mks9469 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    “Barney” stole the show of HIMYM. I don’t think they intended on him being so much of the focus.
    I HATED how they ended the show.

  • @mattharrelson7462
    @mattharrelson7462 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    NPH is one of those rare talents that actually has a shot at an EGOT.

    • @pintpullinggeek
      @pintpullinggeek ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's in a rather special class, having won an Emmy for hosting the Tonys.

  • @isaacaleman6457
    @isaacaleman6457 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Him being spiderman for MTV was cool

  • @commonsense31
    @commonsense31 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He is absolutely right that the CGI still holds up in Starship Troopers

  • @npeliroja89
    @npeliroja89 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    He is such a wonderful actor!

  • @peterc4056
    @peterc4056 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    11:56 "That doesn't happen nearly enough...the follow-through" *wink* The moment I simultaneously snorted my drink and slammed the like button. Hilarious.

  • @WeazelSenpai
    @WeazelSenpai 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm sorry GQ, you've made a mistake, you'll have to bring back Neil to talk about Doctor Horrible, and make it a longer video to make up for forgetting it....

  • @Minimojojoy
    @Minimojojoy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Might not be on everyone’s list, but I just loved his character on American Horror Story! Such dichotomy to that character.

  • @nugboy420
    @nugboy420 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude looks so good for 49.

  • @gobosMommy
    @gobosMommy ปีที่แล้ว +33

    i've been watching a series of unfortunate events and i just love him in it. so grandiose and over the top. love it.

  • @pattmyn
    @pattmyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think NPH just landed himself on my list of "people I'd love to share a meal with" just for the conversation.

  • @pawacoteng
    @pawacoteng ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure if it's the theater training, but the way he measures and annunciates every syllable of every word to great effect is mesmerizing. I was only going to watch for the Doogie part but stayed for the whole video.

  • @twotales7337
    @twotales7337 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    NPH played it so well in Harold and Kumar.
    ...and Starship Troopers 👌🏻

  • @elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770
    @elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I think that How I Met Your Mother is a great title. It has INTRIGUE. You read that title and immediately you're like "Oooh, I wonder how he's gonna meet the mother.". There's a hook right in the title. Not many titles really have that.

  • @averageguy1261
    @averageguy1261 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Neil Patrick Harris is an actor's actor.

  • @michaelcain9324
    @michaelcain9324 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please let there be Un-Coupled Season 2.

  • @rosasnyder7985
    @rosasnyder7985 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He tells his stories like John Mulaney and I love it

  • @SM-dq3ix
    @SM-dq3ix ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I've seen a lot of NPH's movies and shows, and Dr Horrible is my favorite part of his. The songs slap in that! Really bummed they didn't include that role.

  • @verisimilitone
    @verisimilitone ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's like Homelander and Hughie were just mashed together. He's amazing.

  • @codydonovan7356
    @codydonovan7356 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "and SUIT UP" is one of the most iconic TV lines ever!

  • @joewynn2445
    @joewynn2445 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Oh man! I wanted to hear NPH talk about, "A series of unfortunate events". I loved him in the Netflix series.
    But what I found weird is that they made it over into a movie with Jim Carrie. I love Jim but I absolutely loved NPH as Olaf

    • @EFX5452
      @EFX5452 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think you need to look up the release dates of both adaptations.

  • @suedafeti7041
    @suedafeti7041 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I felt every sec of uncoupled 🥺❤️
    Cant wait to see it forward

  • @philbinpar1
    @philbinpar1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a really great interview

  • @catianaplans4794
    @catianaplans4794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is so eloquent, I could listen to him talk forever.

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship
    @TheSportsandFilmFellowship ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Barney !!! Loved him in my favorite show How I Met Your Mother!! He also killed the Harold and Kumar role. Great actor

  • @_DOOMSDAYCLOCK
    @_DOOMSDAYCLOCK ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It would be awesome to see Neil Patrick in more comedies this dude hilarious.

  • @starlite04
    @starlite04 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely loved him in Touched By An Angel.

  • @Daniel-ed9gn
    @Daniel-ed9gn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I know he said at the end he doesn’t want to host the tony awards again, but nobody has come close to his level since he did it. I really think he’s the guy for it, although Ariana did a very good job this year.

  • @zeroelus
    @zeroelus ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As a straight guy in a long term monogamous relationship, his pitch of uncoupled really piked my interest, I'd be equally clueless on the modern dating scene if my wife left me for whatever reason.

    • @ThatBlackGirlMagic
      @ThatBlackGirlMagic ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should absolutely watch it if you haven't yet. It's fantastic.

    • @JoshuaTootell
      @JoshuaTootell ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Recently divorced after 20 years. Dating life is weird. Mix of absolute frustration and exhilaration.

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThatBlackGirlMagicThanks for the recommendation!

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoshuaTootell Good luck, man!

  • @mickbanner
    @mickbanner ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Geez. Love what he does with every role. And bares his uncertainty and insecurity about working in a crazy industry like a trooper. 😉

  • @Screwby_Jones6200
    @Screwby_Jones6200 ปีที่แล้ว

    What makes NPH a gem is that like he said in the 90s its either tv or film.
    Dude did both..LEGEND

  • @hoytoy100
    @hoytoy100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wish he would talk about his amazing award hosting gigs. He is the best at that!

  • @masseyjd
    @masseyjd ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So we’re not gonna talk about how he bodied Series of unfortunate events