9 ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Stars And Their Careers After The Show

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MacLaren’s Pub closed, and the cast really said “watch this.” Sitcom comfort characters started popping up in superhero suits, prestige dramas, and roles that made fans pause and go “wait, is that them?”

End of How I Met Your Mother marked the start of a notably busy next chapter for much of the cast.

1. Josh Radnor

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Blue French horn retired for Ted Mosby, while the creative engine kept turning for Josh Radnor.

Following HIMYM, appearances arrived in the Civil War drama Mercy Street, with a later role in Hunters opposite Al Pacino.

A performance in Fleishman Is in Trouble showed he could anchor serious, layered storytelling well beyond sitcom territory. Solid trajectory for someone whose fictional love life needed nine seasons to finally settle.

2. Jason Segel

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Big-hearted energy made Marshall Eriksen memorable, and something similar carried over to the actor who brought him to life.

Continued visibility followed for Jason Segel after the show, beginning with the quirky and deeply personal Dispatches from Elsewhere.

Later came Apple TV+’s Shrinking, which he co-created and starred in, adding one of his most visible post-HIMYM roles. Approval would almost certainly come from Marshall.

3. Cobie Smulders

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Robin Scherbatsky always had a reporter’s nerve, and Cobie Smulders carried that same energy straight into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Her role as Maria Hill kept her on the big screen through multiple MCU projects. Smulders also led the detective drama Stumptown and returned to Marvel territory in Secret Invasion, stacking up credits that would make even Robin Sparkles proud.

4. Neil Patrick Harris

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Suit up? Momentum never really slowed for Neil Patrick Harris.

Once HIMYM closed its legendary playbook, he led the Netflix series Uncoupled and made a memorable splash in Doctor Who.

Fans even saw a return to the franchise universe with a guest appearance in How I Met Your Father, leaving Barney Stinson with a few legendary moves still in reserve.

5. Alyson Hannigan

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Life after Lily Aldrin looked surprisingly sparkly for Alyson Hannigan. She became the host of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, hosting the magic competition series with cheerful warmth that feels tailor-made for a Saturday evening on the couch.

Voice work also joined her resume, with Alyson Hannigan contributing to the animated series Fancy Nancy, a perfect fit for her playful energy.

6. Cristin Milioti

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Arriving late in the series still produced one of the biggest impressions, with momentum continuing for Cristin Milioti ever since Tracy McConnell’s debut.

Breakout attention followed when Palm Springs turned her into a festival darling almost overnight. Range expanded further in Made for Love, leaning into sharp, darkly funny territory.

Then came The Penguin on HBO, where reviews singled her out as one of the series’ standout performers.

Yellow umbrella moments only marked an opening chapter.

7. Lyndsy Fonseca

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Penny Mosby may have spent years listening to Ted’s story, but Lyndsy Fonseca’s later screen work moved in several different directions. After How I Met Your Mother, she appeared in projects including Agent Carter and Disney+’s Turner & Hooch.

Later, a cozy creative home emerged through Hallmark projects, a warm detour fans of feel-good storytelling have genuinely appreciated.

8. David Henrie

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Barely getting a word in edgewise defined Luke Mosby, while plenty followed for David Henrie once the show ended. Connection to Disney remained an important part of his screen career.

That connection became especially clear when he reprised Justin Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, bringing the character back for a new sequel series.

9. Bob Saget

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For nine seasons, Bob Saget’s voice was the warm, wry heartbeat of How I Met Your Mother, narrating Ted’s endless romantic saga from the future.

After the show, Saget returned to Fuller House, revisiting the role of Danny Tanner with the same dad-joke charm fans adored. He also kept performing live stand-up comedy until his passing in January 2022, a genuine loss for everyone who loved to laugh.

Note: This entertainment feature has been reviewed for tone, clarity, and factual accuracy using publicly available sources at the time of writing.

Career summaries are presented for general informational and entertainment purposes and are not intended as exhaustive biographies or professional evaluations.

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