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Difference between revisions of "Neil Patrick Harris (character)"

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'''Neil Patrick Harris''' is an American actor, director, magician, and musician. He played the role of [[Bart Simpson]] in the made-for-television film ''[[Blood on the Blackboard: The Bart Simpson Story]]''.
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'''Neil Patrick Harris''' is an American actor, singer, comedian, writer, producer, and television host. He played the role of [[Bart Simpson]] in the made-for-television film ''[[Blood on the Blackboard: The Bart Simpson Story]]''.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
The film announcer introduced him as "TV's Doogie Howser". In sharp contrast to actual events, the films depicted Bart murdering [[Principal Skinner]] in cold blood while a frightened [[Fat Tony]] tried to talk him out of it.
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The film announcer introduced him as "TV's Doogie Howser". In sharp contrast to actual events, the film depicted Bart murdering [[Principal Skinner]] in cold blood while a frightened [[Fat Tony]] tried to talk him out of it.
 
 
He has also been punned on in a couple of episodes:
 
*"[[Flaming Moe]]", after [[Moe]] makes over [[Moe's Tavern|his bar]] into the gay-friendly "Mo's", he owns a dog named [[Neil Patrick Hairless]] (punning Harris's name).
 
*"[[Homer the Father]]", while watching the [[Tube Town]] television channel, [[Homer]] sees a show called ''[[Supreme Courtney]]'', which is a spoof of ''Doogie Howser, M.D.''
 
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
At the time the episode aired, his best known role was as the title character in ''{{w|Doogie Howser, M.D.}}'', he has since enjoyed a successful acting career and currently stars in ''{{w|How I Met Your Mother}}''.
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At the time "Bart the Murderer" originally aired, Harris's best-known role was as the title character in ''{{W|Doogie Howser, M.D.}}''. He has since enjoyed a successful acting career and in the 2000s and 2010s his most prominent role was starring in ''{{W|How I Met Your Mother}}''.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
*{{ep|Bart the Murderer}}
 
*{{ep|Bart the Murderer}}
  
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[[Category:Characters voiced by guest stars]]
 
[[Category:Characters voiced by guest stars]]
[[Category:One time characters]]
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[[Category:One-time characters]]
 
[[Category:Celebrities]]
 
[[Category:Celebrities]]
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Latest revision as of 02:15, March 23, 2022

This article is about the character. For the guest star, see Neil Patrick Harris.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris.png
Neil Patrick Harris as Bart
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Blond
Occupation: Actor
Director
Magician
Musician
First appearance: "Bart the Murderer"
Voiced by: Himself


Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, comedian, writer, producer, and television host. He played the role of Bart Simpson in the made-for-television film Blood on the Blackboard: The Bart Simpson Story.

History[edit]

The film announcer introduced him as "TV's Doogie Howser". In sharp contrast to actual events, the film depicted Bart murdering Principal Skinner in cold blood while a frightened Fat Tony tried to talk him out of it.

Behind the Laughter[edit]

At the time "Bart the Murderer" originally aired, Harris's best-known role was as the title character in Doogie Howser, M.D.. He has since enjoyed a successful acting career and in the 2000s and 2010s his most prominent role was starring in How I Met Your Mother.

Appearances[edit]