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How has Neil Patrick Harris been able to thrive in so many areas of the entertainment biz? \u201cI don\u2019t like resting on my laurels,\u201d he tells Backstage, detailing the twists and turns of a career that has enabled him to consistently surprise audiences. Those hoping to avoid pigeonholing and play a variety of roles should listen closely to Neil\u2019s advice, both practical and philosophical. \u201cBeing able to challenge myself, and keep growing in different ways.... It\u2019s a long game.\u201d\n\nSince his early breakout as a child actor in \u201cClara\u2019s Heart\u201d and leading the medical dramedy \u201cDoogie Howser, M.D.,\u201d Neil has become a producer, author, awards ceremony host, and activist (and magician!). The New Mexico native has nailed comedies including the \u201cHarold & Kumar\u201d films, \u201cHow I Met Your Mother,\u201d and \u201cA Series of Unfortunate Events,\u201d musicals including \u201cRent,\u201d \u201cCompany,\u201d and \u201cDr. Horrible\u2019s Sing-Along Blog,\u201d and darker fare including \u201cGone Girl\u201d and Russell T. Davies\u2019 recent Channel 4 and HBO Max limited series \u201cIt\u2019s a Sin.\u201d He\u2019s earned a Tony Award for \u201cHedwig and the Angry Inch,\u201d five Emmy Awards for \u201cGlee\u201d and hosting the Tonys, and much more. Neil now appears on the Channel 4 and HBO Max limited series \u201cIt\u2019s a Sin,\u201d and will next serve as judge on \u201cAustralia\u2019s Got Talent: Challengers & Champions\u201d and star in \u201cMatrix 4.\u201d This episode is brought to you by HBO.\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Christine McKenna-Tirella, Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis