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'''David Michael Burtka''' (born May 29, 1975) is an American actor and [[chef]].
'''David Michael Burtka''' (born May 29, 1975) is an American actor and chef.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Burtka appeared in seven episodes of ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', playing "Scooter", the former high school boyfriend of [[Lily Aldrin]] ([[Alyson Hannigan]]). Burtka made a cameo appearance, in ''[[A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas]],'' as himself, opposite Neil Patrick Harris.
Burtka appeared in seven episodes of ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', playing "Scooter", the former high school boyfriend of [[Lily Aldrin]] ([[Alyson Hannigan]]). Burtka made a cameo appearance, in ''[[A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas]],'' as himself, opposite Neil Patrick Harris.


Burtka starred in Osiris Entertainment's 2013 film ''Annie and the Gypsy,''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.osirisent.com/details.php?products_id=414&categories_id=54 |title=Annie and the Gypsy |access-date=February 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908223913/http://www.osirisent.com/details.php?products_id=414&categories_id=54 |archive-date=September 8, 2014 }}</ref> and had a featured role in the 2014 film ''Dance Off.'' <ref name="imdb">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3024964/|title=Platinum the Dance Movie (2014)|website=IMDb|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref>
Burtka starred in Osiris Entertainment's 2013 film ''Annie and the Gypsy,''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.osirisent.com/details.php?products_id=414&categories_id=54 |title=Annie and the Gypsy |access-date=February 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908223913/http://www.osirisent.com/details.php?products_id=414&categories_id=54 |archive-date=September 8, 2014 }}</ref> and had a featured role in the 2014 film ''Dance Off.''<ref name="imdb">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3024964/|title=Platinum the Dance Movie (2014)|publisher=IMDb|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref>


In 2015, Burtka returned to Broadway in a musical comedy, directed by [[David Hyde Pierce]] and entitled ''[[It Shoulda Been You]].'' An Off-Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at Theatre Row in NYC featuring Burtka began previews on April 18, 2023, and opened on April 27, 2023. Burtka starred along with Carey Cox, Gabe Fazio and [[Christiane Noll]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2023/legit/news/david-burtka-off-broadway-god-of-carnage-revival-1235556596/ | title=David Burtka to Lead Off-Broadway 'God of Carnage' Revival (EXCLUSIVE) | date=March 16, 2023 }}</ref>
In 2015, Burtka returned to Broadway in a musical comedy, directed by [[David Hyde Pierce]] and entitled ''[[It Shoulda Been You]].'' An Off-Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at Theatre Row in NYC featuring Burtka began previews on April 18, 2023, and opened on April 27, 2023. Burtka starred along with Carey Cox, Gabe Fazio and [[Christiane Noll]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2023/legit/news/david-burtka-off-broadway-god-of-carnage-revival-1235556596/ | title=David Burtka to Lead Off-Broadway 'God of Carnage' Revival (EXCLUSIVE) | date=March 16, 2023 }}</ref>


== Culinary career==
==Culinary career==
While living in Los Angeles, Burtka took a hiatus from acting full-time to become a professional chef.<ref>{{cite AV media | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdT2dMnC-Jw |title=Neil Patrick Harris talks Thanksgiving on The Late Late Show |via= [[YouTube]] |access-date= November 16, 2011}}</ref> He graduated from [[Le Cordon Bleu]] College of Culinary Arts Pasadena in the summer of 2009; afterwards, he began running a Los Angeles catering company, "Gourmet MD".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Quimblerly |first1=Anne |title=Things You Probably Didn't Know About Out Actor and Chef David Burtka |url=https://instinctmagazine.com/things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-out-actor-and-chef-david-burtka/ |website=Instinct |date=June 12, 2023 |access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref> Burtka's cookbook, ''Life is a Party'', a collection of recipes and tips on entertaining, was published in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/14/nyregion/neil-patrick-harris-david-burtka.html|title=How Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Spend Their Sundays|last=Vora|first=Shivani|date=June 14, 2019|work=The New York Times|access-date=June 16, 2019 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
While living in Los Angeles, Burtka took a hiatus from acting full-time to become a professional chef.<ref>{{cite AV media | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdT2dMnC-Jw |title=Neil Patrick Harris talks Thanksgiving on The Late Late Show |via= YouTube |access-date= November 16, 2011}}</ref> He graduated from [[Le Cordon Bleu]] College of Culinary Arts Pasadena in the summer of 2009; afterwards, he began running a Los Angeles catering company, "Gourmet MD".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Quimblerly |first1=Anne |title=Things You Probably Didn't Know About Out Actor and Chef David Burtka |url=https://instinctmagazine.com/things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-out-actor-and-chef-david-burtka/ |website=Instinct |date=June 12, 2023 |access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref> Burtka's cookbook, ''Life is a Party'', a collection of recipes and tips on entertaining, was published in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/14/nyregion/neil-patrick-harris-david-burtka.html|title=How Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Spend Their Sundays|last=Vora|first=Shivani|date=June 14, 2019|work=The New York Times|access-date=June 16, 2019 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
[[File:DavidBurtkaNeilPatrickHarrisHWOFSept2011.jpg|thumb|right|Burtka with his husband, [[Neil Patrick Harris]], in September 2011.]]
[[File:DavidBurtkaNeilPatrickHarrisHWOFSept2011.jpg|thumb|right|Burtka with his husband, [[Neil Patrick Harris]], in September 2011.]]


Burtka was in a relationship with [[Lane Janger]] in the early 2000s, around the time Janger was expecting twins via surrogacy. Although not the biological or legal father of the children, Burtka helped raise them during his relationship with Janger, and has remained close to them after he and Janger split.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Davidburtka/status/82928460162531328|title=David Burtka on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=April 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= Dulin |first= Dann |title= David Burtka: Cover Story |url= https://aumag.org/2014/04/05/david-burtka/ |website= April 5, 2014 |publisher= aumag.org |access-date= May 11, 2018 }}</ref>
Burtka was in a relationship with [[Lane Janger]] in the early 2000s, around the time Janger was expecting twins via surrogacy. Although not the biological or legal father of the children, Burtka helped raise them during his relationship with Janger, and has remained close to them after he and Janger split.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Davidburtka/status/82928460162531328|title=David Burtka on Twitter|via=Twitter|access-date=April 24, 2015}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=August 2024}}<ref>{{cite web |last= Dulin |first= Dann |title= David Burtka: Cover Story |url= https://aumag.org/2014/04/05/david-burtka/ |website= April 5, 2014 |publisher= aumag.org |access-date= May 11, 2018 }}</ref>


Burtka has been in a relationship with Neil Patrick Harris since April 2004.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beeck |first1=Ellen |title=Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline |url=https://people.com/tv/neil-patrick-harris-david-burtka-relationship-timeline/ |website=People |access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref> In October 2010 they became parents to twins, Harper and Gideon,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20434727,00.html |title=Neil Patrick Harris Welcomes 'Happy, Healthy' Twins|magazine=People |date=October 15, 2010 |access-date=October 15, 2010}}</ref> who were born via a [[surrogate mother]].
Burtka has been in a relationship with Neil Patrick Harris since April 2004.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beeck |first1=Ellen |title=Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline |url=https://people.com/tv/neil-patrick-harris-david-burtka-relationship-timeline/ |website=People |access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref> In October 2010 they became parents to twins, Harper and Gideon,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20434727,00.html |title=Neil Patrick Harris Welcomes 'Happy, Healthy' Twins|magazine=People |date=October 15, 2010 |access-date=October 15, 2010}}</ref> who were born via a [[surrogate mother]].{{cn|date=October 2024}}


Following the passage of the [[Marriage Equality Act (New York)|Marriage Equality Act]] in New York on June 24, 2011, Burtka and Harris announced their engagement, stating that they had proposed to each other five years earlier but had kept the engagement secret until [[same-sex marriage]] became legal in their state.<ref>{{cite web|author=Published Saturday, June 25, 2011, 1:42pm EDT |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/news/a326825/neil-patrick-harris-announces-secret-engagement.html |title=Neil Patrick Harris announces secret engagement |publisher=Digitalspy.com |date=June 25, 2011 |access-date=November 16, 2011}}</ref> They married in Italy in September 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beeck |first1=Ellen |title=Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline |url=https://people.com/tv/neil-patrick-harris-david-burtka-relationship-timeline/ |website=People |access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref> As of 2023, the family live in East Hampton, NY.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilkins |first1=Bridie |title=Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's $5.5million estate is another world – see inside |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/20210219107255/neil-patrick-harris-david-burkta-home-inside-photos/ |website=Hello! |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref>
Following the passage of the [[Marriage Equality Act (New York)|Marriage Equality Act]] in New York on June 24, 2011, Burtka and Harris announced their engagement, stating that they had proposed to each other five years earlier but had kept the engagement secret until [[same-sex marriage]] became legal in their state.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/news/a326825/neil-patrick-harris-announces-secret-engagement.html |title=Neil Patrick Harris announces secret engagement |work=Digital Spy |date=June 25, 2011 |access-date=November 16, 2011}}</ref> They married in Italy in September 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beeck |first1=Ellen |title=Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline |url=https://people.com/tv/neil-patrick-harris-david-burtka-relationship-timeline/ |website=People |access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref> As of 2023, the family live in East Hampton, NY.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilkins |first1=Bridie |title=Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's $5.5million estate is another world – see inside |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/20210219107255/neil-patrick-harris-david-burkta-home-inside-photos/ |website=Hello! |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 12 October 2024

David Burtka
Burtka in 2012
Born
David Michael Burtka

(1975-05-29) May 29, 1975 (age 49)
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • chef
Years active
  • 1999–present (actor)
  • 2009–present (chef)
Spouse
​
(m. 2014)​
Children2

David Michael Burtka (born May 29, 1975) is an American actor and chef.

Early life

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Burtka was born in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Deborah A. Zajas (died 2008) and Daniel Burtka. He is of Polish descent.[1][2] 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.

Acting career

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Burtka made his television debut in 2002 with a guest role on The West Wing. This was followed by guest appearances on Crossing Jordan.

Burtka made his Broadway debut as Tulsa in the 2003 revival of Gypsy, which starred Bernadette Peters. He played The Boy in the American premiere of Edward Albee's The Play About the Baby, for which he won the 2001 Clarence Derwent Award for most promising male performer.

In 2004, Burtka originated the role of Matt in the musical The Opposite of Sex and reprised the role in the work's East Coast premiere in the summer of 2006.

Burtka appeared in seven episodes of How I Met Your Mother, playing "Scooter", the former high school boyfriend of Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan). Burtka made a cameo appearance, in A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, as himself, opposite Neil Patrick Harris.

Burtka starred in Osiris Entertainment's 2013 film Annie and the Gypsy,[3] and had a featured role in the 2014 film Dance Off.[4]

In 2015, Burtka returned to Broadway in a musical comedy, directed by David Hyde Pierce and entitled It Shoulda Been You. An Off-Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at Theatre Row in NYC featuring Burtka began previews on April 18, 2023, and opened on April 27, 2023. Burtka starred along with Carey Cox, Gabe Fazio and Christiane Noll.[5]

Culinary career

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While living in Los Angeles, Burtka took a hiatus from acting full-time to become a professional chef.[6] He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Pasadena in the summer of 2009; afterwards, he began running a Los Angeles catering company, "Gourmet MD".[7] Burtka's cookbook, Life is a Party, a collection of recipes and tips on entertaining, was published in April 2019.[8]

Personal life

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Burtka with his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, in September 2011.

Burtka was in a relationship with Lane Janger in the early 2000s, around the time Janger was expecting twins via surrogacy. Although not the biological or legal father of the children, Burtka helped raise them during his relationship with Janger, and has remained close to them after he and Janger split.[9][non-primary source needed][10]

Burtka has been in a relationship with Neil Patrick Harris since April 2004.[11] In October 2010 they became parents to twins, Harper and Gideon,[12] who were born via a surrogate mother.[citation needed]

Following the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York on June 24, 2011, Burtka and Harris announced their engagement, stating that they had proposed to each other five years earlier but had kept the engagement secret until same-sex marriage became legal in their state.[13] They married in Italy in September 2014.[14] As of 2023, the family live in East Hampton, NY.[15]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 24 Nights Toby
2007 Worldly Possession Andrew Bates Television film
Open House Husband Short film
Army Guy Keith Short film
2011 A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Himself
Gaysharktank.com Short film
2012 Annie and the Gypsy Martin
2013 The Gay Christian Mingle Short film
2014 Dance-Off JT
2020 Cicada Bo

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 The West Wing Intern Bruce Episode: "The Black Vera Wang"
2005 Crossing Jordan Craig Heeley Episode: "Total Recall"
2006–14 How I Met Your Mother Scooter 7 episodes
2007 CSI: NY David King Episode: "Down the Rabbit Hole"
2012 Neil's Puppet Dreams Himself Episodes: "Dream Bump"
"Bollywood"
2013 Iron Chef America Himself Episode: "Zakarian vs. Chiarello: Scotch"
2014 RuPaul's Drag Race Himself (guest judge) Episode: "Drag My Wedding"
2015 Beat Bobby Flay Himself (guest judge) Episode: "No Training Wheels"
American Horror Story: Freak Show Michael Beck Episode: "Curtain Call"
2018 A Series of Unfortunate Events Mr. Willums Episodes: "The Carnivorous Carnival: Part 1"
"The Carnivorous Carnival: Part 2"
2020 Home Movie: The Princess Bride Princess Buttercup Episode: "Chapter Five: Life Is Pain"[16]
2022 Uncoupled Jerry Episode: "Chapter 6"
2023 Drag Me to Dinner Himself (judge) 10 episodes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Obituary » Michigan Death Notices » from Michigan.com . . ". michigan.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  2. ^ Administrator. "Famous Polish Americans". polishyoungstown.com. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "Annie and the Gypsy". Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
  4. ^ "Platinum the Dance Movie (2014)". IMDb. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "David Burtka to Lead Off-Broadway 'God of Carnage' Revival (EXCLUSIVE)". March 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Neil Patrick Harris talks Thanksgiving on The Late Late Show. Retrieved November 16, 2011 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Quimblerly, Anne (June 12, 2023). "Things You Probably Didn't Know About Out Actor and Chef David Burtka". Instinct. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Vora, Shivani (June 14, 2019). "How Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Spend Their Sundays". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "David Burtka on Twitter". Retrieved April 24, 2015 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Dulin, Dann. "David Burtka: Cover Story". April 5, 2014. aumag.org. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  11. ^ Beeck, Ellen. "Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline". People. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "Neil Patrick Harris Welcomes 'Happy, Healthy' Twins". People. October 15, 2010. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  13. ^ "Neil Patrick Harris announces secret engagement". Digital Spy. June 25, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  14. ^ Beeck, Ellen. "Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline". People. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  15. ^ Wilkins, Bridie (February 19, 2021). "Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's $5.5million estate is another world – see inside". Hello!. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  16. ^ Breznican, Anthony (June 26, 2020). "Watch the Celebrity-Filled Fan-Film Version of The Princess Bride". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
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