Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the 87th Academy Awards next year making this his third major award show after hosting the Tony Awards four times and the Emmys twice. The actor confirmed the news with a little video posted today:
We’re glad to help our new #Oscars host @ActuallyNPH cross another thing off his bucket list. https://t.co/pSvnwRveKX
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 15, 2014
NPH previously performed at the 2010 Oscars with Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin hosting. Perhaps one day we’ll see the entertainer at the Grammys as well?
The 87th Academy Awards airs on ABC February 22, 2015.
Watch NPH’s Oscar opening number: