Neil Patrick Harris to host Oscars

By News Staff

Posted October 15, 2014 5:27 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Actor Neil Patrick Harris will host the Oscars on Feb. 22, 2015.

This will be the “How I Met Your Mother” star’s first time hosting the event.

Harris made the announcement in a video posted online Wednesday.

The 41-year-old has previously hosted the Tony Awards as well as the Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.

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