Again, Neil Patrick Harris does his best work when playing himself. His raw ability to entertain and make people happy doesn't even require a character to work. Nowhere is that more apparent than during his many award show hosting gigs where he exudes the charismatic fun of twenty James Francos.
Whether hosting the Emmys or the Tonys or a child's birthday party, Neil Patrick Harris gives it his all and receives high accolades in return. It's one of the many roles he was born to play.
