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Hugh Laurie

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Hugh Laurie

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James Hugh Calum Laurie, CBE (English: James Hugh Calum Laurie, June 11, 1959 -), British actor, comedian, writer and musician, graduated from Selwyn College, University of Cambridge. The first work that made him famous was the British historical comedy series "Blackadder". He and his friend Stephen Fry formed the comedy duo "Fry and Laurie" and even collaborated to create a TV series called "The Fry and Laurie Show", which was released on the BBC. From 2004 to 2012, he played Dr. Gregory House in the Fox drama series "House." In 2012, the documentary "Let Them Talk A Celebration of New Orleans Blues" was released.

Category
Film & TV
Nationality
U.K.
Born
1959-06-11
Wikidata
Q49017
Occupations television actormovie actoractorcomedianpianistvoice actorwritermusicianfilm directornovelistscreenwritersinger-songwritersingertelevision directorrowerfilm producerdirector
Aliases Hugh LaurieJames Hugh Calum LaurieHugh Laurie

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