20 Stars who started out as child actors 

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Emma Watson; Dylan Sprouse; Cole Sprouse; Jake Gyllenhaal; Elle Fanning
Emma Watson; Dylan Sprouse; Cole Sprouse; Jake Gyllenhaal; Elle Fanning

12) Neil Patrick Harris

DIRECTV'S Seventh Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl - Arrivals - Source: Getty
DIRECTV'S Seventh Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Actor Neil Patrick Harris started working in theatre and television from a young age. He's been a part of shows like Doogie Howser, M.D., Clara's Heart, and others as a child actor. He transitioned into a star of Hollywood with his role as Barney Stinson in the famous comedy TV series How I Met Your Mother, in which he appeared from the age of 31 to the age of 41. He has continued his successful career in acting with roles in movies like - A Series of Unfortunate Events, Gone Girl, and others.

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