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How many celebrities named Neil can you think of? The famous Neils and Neals below have many different professions, including notable actors named Neil, famous athletes named Neil, and even musicians named Neil.
Neil Young is certainly one of the most famous Neils on this list. One of the famous musicians named Neil, he was a member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young before launching his solo career. “Heart of Gold,” “Rockin' in the Free World,” and “Southern Man” are among his most popular songs.
Another of the famous people with the first name Neil is Neil Patrick Harris. He played the title character on Doogie Howser, M.D. As well as Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother. He is also a Tony Award-winner taking home the best leading actor in a musical prize for his role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
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21Neil Patrick Harris
1973-06-15Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer,... more on Wikipedia2
20Neil Diamond
1941-01-24Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and... more on Wikipedia3
20Neil Young
1945-11-12Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking... more on Wikipedia4
20Neil deGrasse Tyson
1958-10-05Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Neil deGrasse Tyson (; born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, author, and... more on Wikipedia5
20Neil Simon
1927-07-04Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Marvin Neil Simon (July 4, 1927 – August 26, 2018) was an American playwright, screenwriter... more on Wikipedia6
14Neal Schon
1954-02-27Birthplace: Tinker Air Force Base, United States of America
Neal Joseph Schon (born February 27, 1954) is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and... more on Wikipedia7
18Neil Gaiman
1960-11-10Birthplace: Eurasia, United Kingdom, Portchester
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman (born November 10, 1960) is an English author of short fiction,... more on Wikipedia8
17Neil Armstrong
1930-08-05Birthplace: Ohio, United States of America
Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and... more on Wikipedia9
17Neil Peart
1952-09-12Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Neil Ellwood Peart (September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian musician and writer... more on Wikipedia10
12Neil Sedaka
1939-03-13Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop singer, pianist, composer and record... more on Wikipedia11
15Neil Marshall
1970-05-25Birthplace: North East England, Eurasia, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Neil Marshall (born 25 May 1970) is an English film director, editor and screenwriter.... more on Wikipedia12
10Neil Johnston
1929-02-04Birthplace: Chillicothe, Ohio
Donald Neil Johnston (February 4, 1929 – September 28, 1978) was an American basketball player... more on Wikipedia13
11Neal Broten
1959-11-29Birthplace: Roseau, Minnesota
Neal LaMoy Broten (born November 29, 1959) is an American former professional ice hockey... more on Wikipedia14
11Neal McDonough
1966-02-13Birthplace: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Neal P. McDonough (born February 13, 1966) is an American actor and voice actor, known for his... more on Wikipedia15
11Neil Smith
1966-04-10Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Neil Smith (born April 10, 1966) is a former American football defensive end in the National... more on Wikipedia16
15Neal Anderson
1964-08-14Birthplace: Graceville, Florida
Charles Neal Anderson (born August 14, 1964) is an American former college and professional... more on Wikipedia17
15Neal Stephenson
1959-10-31Birthplace: Fort Meade, Maryland, United States of America
Neal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer known for his works of... more on Wikipedia18
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14Neil Walker
1976-06-25Birthplace: Verona, Wisconsin, United States of America
Neil Scott Walker (born June 25, 1976) is an American former competition swimmer, four-time... more on Wikipedia20
8Neil Finn
1958-05-27Birthplace: New Zealand, Te Awamutu
Neil Mullane Finn (born 27 May 1958) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician who is... more on Wikipedia21
12Neil Lomax
1959-02-17Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Neil Vincent Lomax (born February 17, 1959) is a former American football quarterback.22
12Neil Tennant
1954-07-10Birthplace: North Shields, United Kingdom
Neil Francis Tennant (born 10 July 1954) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, music... more on Wikipedia23
14Neil O'Donnell
1966-07-03Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey
Neil Kennedy O'Donnell (born July 3, 1966) is a former American football quarterback who... more on Wikipedia24
14Neil Walker
1985-09-10Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Neil Martin Andrew Walker (born September 10, 1985) is an American professional baseball... more on Wikipedia25
12Neil Kinnock
1942-03-28Birthplace: Eurasia, Tredegar, United Kingdom
Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, (born 28 March 1942) is a British Labour Party... more on Wikipedia
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