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Here is How Neil Patrick Harris Built His $40 million Fortune

Neil Patrick first won our hearts as a 16-year-old teenage surgeon on Doogie Howser. He went on to prove his acting skills as a ladies’ man on the series, How I Met Your Mother. Over the years, Patrick has made a lot of money in his movies roles and deals with Heineken and American Airlines.

The Hollywood’s multi-hyphenate has hosted awards including the prestigious Oscars for decades. The actor has a net worth of $40 million, making people wonder how he amassed such wealth.

Patrick gave us something to remember him by through his character, Barney Stinson, on How I Met Your Mother. While many of us were busy laughing at his jokes and crazy antics on the show, the actor was   making a whopping $400,000 per episode, making him one of the highest paid television stars ever.

At 15, he was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role as David in “Clara’s Heart.” Patrick has starred in blockbuster movies, voiced animated characters, and gotten endorsements from companies. In 2013, rumors have it that he was paid $1 million, a $500K cash gift and hotel and airfare for reprising Emmy show. Patrick also has written books that added to his fortune.

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