David Burtka Biography: Movies, Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children, Height, Parents, Books, Wikipedia

David Burtka born David Michael Burtka is an actor, chef, and author who gained widespread recognition through his work on Broadway and television.

He became widely known for his recurring role as Scooter on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother while also earning acclaim for his performances in Broadway productions such as Gypsy and It Shoulda Been You.

Beyond acting, he has built a successful career as a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and television personality, becoming a familiar figure in the culinary world.

David Burtka
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	David Michael Burtka
Stage Name:	David Burtka
Born:	May 29, 1975 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Polish-American
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Daniel Burtka and Deborah A. Zajas
Siblings:	Jennifer Burtka
Spouse:	Neil Patrick Harris (m. 2014)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris
Occupation:	Actor, chef, and author
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Born on May 29, 1975, David Burtka is currently 51 years old. Although he was born in Dearborn, Michigan, he grew up in nearby Canton with his parents, Daniel Burtka and Deborah A. Zajas, and his sister, Jennifer Burtka.

After graduating from Plymouth Salem High School in 1993, Burtka studied acting at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

He later continued his training at the William Esper Studio in New York before expanding his career into the culinary arts by graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena in 2009.

Personal Life

David Burtka has been married to actor Neil Patrick Harris since September 6, 2014. After being together for nearly a decade, the couple exchanged vows in Italy and have remained one of Hollywood’s best-known couples.

They are parents to twins, Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris and Harper Grace Burtka-Harris, who were born via surrogate in October 2010.

Burtka frequently shares moments from their family life while balancing his careers in entertainment and cooking.

Career

David Burtka began his professional career on stage, earning critical praise for his performance in Edward Albee’s The Play About the Baby, which won him the Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Male Performer.

He made his Broadway debut in the 2003 revival of Gypsy before gaining television recognition as Scooter, Lily Aldrin’s former boyfriend, on How I Met Your Mother.

His acting credits also include The West Wing, Crossing Jordan, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, and several independent films.

After graduating from culinary school, Burtka launched a successful second career as a chef.

He co-founded the catering company Gourmet M.D., hosted food and lifestyle programs, and published the cookbook Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration in 2019.

Awards

• Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Male Performer for The Play About the Baby (2001)

Net Worth

David Burtka has an estimated net worth of $3 million. His income comes from his acting career, Broadway performances, culinary ventures, cookbook sales, catering business, television appearances, and brand partnerships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @dbelicious
• X: @Davidburtka

Filmography

• 24 Nights (1999)
• Hollywood Ending (2002)
• Open House (2007)
• Army Guy (2010)
• A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)
• Annie and the Gypsy (2013)
• Dance-Off (2014)
• Wig (2019)
• Cicada (2020)

Books

• Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration (2019)

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