Hugh Laurie

Date of Birth: June 11, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

James Hugh Calum Laurie, known professionally as Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, comedian, writer, musician, and director. He was born on June 11, 1959, in Oxford, England. Laurie is best known for his iconic role as Dr. Gregory House on the television series “House,” which earned him two Golden Globe Awards and numerous other nominations. He began his career in the early 1980s as part of the comedy duo Fry and Laurie, alongside Stephen Fry, with whom he created and starred in the sketch show “A Bit of Fry & Laurie.” Laurie attended the prestigious Eton College before studying at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he joined the Cambridge Footlights club, a breeding ground for many British comedians. His early career saw him in various comedic roles, including “Blackadder” and “Jeeves and Wooster.” In addition to his acting career, Laurie is also a talented musician, having released two blues albums, “Let Them Talk” and “Didn’t It Rain,” both of which received critical acclaim. He has also appeared in numerous films, including “Sense and Sensibility,” “101 Dalmatians,” and “The Personal History of David Copperfield.”

5 Interesting Facts about Hugh Laurie

1. Hugh Laurie holds the Guinness World Record for being the most-watched leading man on television.

2. He was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2007 for his services to drama.

3. Laurie is an accomplished pianist and plays several other instruments, including guitar, drums, harmonica, and saxophone.

4. He is a member of the charity group “Band From TV,” which includes other TV stars like Greg Grunberg and James Denton.

5. Laurie has written a best-selling novel, “The Gun Seller,” which was published in 1996.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hugh Laurie

1. “There is something about the state of being that is so peculiar, and so amazing, and so full of potential.”

2. “I have a pathological fear of being late.”

3. “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready.”

4. “I’m finding it hard to remember what day it is, or what month it is even, but that’s a good sign.”

5. “To be able to pretend to be something that you’re not is a great skill, and it’s something that I admire.”