Who is Neil Patrick Harris’ devoted husband, David Burtka? The actor and chef appeared in 7 episodes of How I Met Your Mother, went to culinary school, and shares 2 children with the Broadway star

- It’s been more than 20 years since Harris and his husband Burtka went on their first date, according to yet another sweet post the pair shared on Instagram earlier this year
- Like his husband, Burtka is an actor who has starred on Broadway and in various films and TV shows including A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas and A Series of Unfortunate Events
It’s been over 20 years since Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka went on their first date according to a post they both shared to their Instagram in April.
“Our first date was 20 years ago today,” wrote Harris. “Man, how time has flown by … and yet … we’ve shared so many adventures, created so many remarkable memories. If the next 7,300 days are like the previous ones, I’ll be absolutely thrilled. Happy anniversary, David. I love you unconditionally, most of the time. XO.”
In an equally adorable post, Burtka wrote: “My dreams have come true since we decided to take this incredible journey together. Today marks 20 years since our first date and I can’t imagine a better life.”
Here’s what we know about Neil Patrick Harris’ long-time partner and husband, David Burtka:
What does David Burtka do for work?

Like his husband, Burtka is an actor. Per his IMDB page, he has starred in various films and TV shows over the last quarter decade including A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, American Horror Story, A Series of Unfortunate Events and, of course, several episodes of his beau’s breakout show, How I Met Your Mother.
Besides acting, Burtka is also a trained chef with his own cookbook, Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration.
How did Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka meet?
