Neil Patrick Harris Comes OUT

Actor Neil Patrick Harris says he’s gay
Former ‘Doogie Howser,’ star, 33, tells People he wants to quell rumors

Chris Carlson / AP file Actor Neil Patrick Harris stars in the CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother."


Updated: 12:24 a.m. ET Nov 4, 2006
LOS ANGELES - Neil Patrick Harris is gay and wants to quell any rumors to the contrary.

“(I) am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest,” Harris tells People magazine’s Web site.

The 33-year-old actor said he was motivated to disclose his sexuality because of recent “speculation and interest in my private life and relationships.”

Harris stars on the CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother.” He started on TV as a teen, playing the namesake doctor on the series “Doogie Howser, M.D.”

© 2006 The Associated Press

Well, you know what? I'm pulling for you, Neil. It took guts to come out like you did. I hope this only makes your career take off into high gear. Kudos to you.