<Tr> <Th> Children </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <P> David Michael Burtka (born May 29, 1975) is an American actor and professional chef . He is known for his acting roles in theatre and television shows such as How I Met Your Mother and The Play About the Baby . After his role on How I Met Your Mother, Burtka gained media attention for dating Neil Patrick Harris, whom he later married in 2014 . </P> <P> Burtka was born in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Deborah A. Zajas (d . 2008) and Daniel Burtka . He is of Polish descent . He grew up in Canton, Michigan, and graduated from Salem High School in 1993 . He trained in acting at Interlochen Center for the Arts, obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan and had further training at the William Esper Studios . </P> <P> Burtka made his television debut in 2002 with a guest role on The West Wing; this was followed by guest appearances on Crossing Jordan . </P>

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