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English actor, comedian, writer and musician; gained recognition through Fry and Laurie.
Hugh Laurie is an English actor, comedian, writer, and musician. He is best known for his iconic roles in the television series Blackadder and House M.D., for which he was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and won several Screen Actors Guild Awards.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hugh Laurie is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 11, 1959, Hugh Laurie was born in Oxford, England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Cambridge University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Laurie graduates from Cambridge University with a degree in anthropology and archaeology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Cast of Blackadder</div><div class='timeline-text'>Laurie joins the cast of the British sitcom Blackadder as Prince George.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Starring in House</div><div class='timeline-text'>Laurie stars in the Fox medical drama House as the titular character of Dr. Gregory House.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives a Golden Globe Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Laurie wins a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>House Finishes its Run</div><div class='timeline-text'>The eighth and final season of House airs on Fox.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hugh Laurie is a great actor. He has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, and he has won many of them. His performances are consistently entertaining, and he has the ability to bring characters to life in a unique way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Comedian</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hugh Laurie is an excellent comedian. He has appeared on British panel shows such as QI and Have I Got News For You, and he has also starred in comedies such as A Bit of Fry and Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. His quick wit and deadpan delivery make him an excellent comic actor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Inspiration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hugh Laurie is an inspiration to many people. He has persevered despite difficult personal struggles and achieved success in both acting and music. His dedication to his craft is inspiring, and his positive attitude towards life is something that we can all learn from.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Born in Oxford, England</h3><p class='facts-text'>Hugh Laurie was born James Hugh Calum Laurie in Oxford, England on June 11, 1959.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attended Cambridge University</h3><p class='facts-text'>Hugh Laurie attended Cambridge University where he studied Archaeology and Anthropology and graduated with a degree in 1981.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Musician</h3><p class='facts-text'>Hugh Laurie is an accomplished musician and has released two blues albums, Let Them Talk (2011) and Didn't It Rain (2013).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First British Actor to Win a Golden Globe</h3><p class='facts-text'>Hugh Laurie was the first British actor to win a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series (Drama) for his role as Dr. Gregory House in House.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Written Two Books</h3><p class='facts-text'>Hugh Laurie has written two books: The Gun Seller, a comic novel and The Paper Soldier, a memoir about his experiences as an actor.</p></div></div>
Hugh Laurie, an English actor, comedian, and musician, was born on June 11, 1959 and is currently 64 years old. He is best known for his critically acclaimed role as the cantankerous Dr. Gregory House on the Golden Globe-winning show "House," which earned him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Hugh Laurie has an estimated net worth of $45M. He is best known for his work as an actor, writer, director, and musician. His wealth comes from his earnings from various films and television series appearances, songwriting, and endorsement deals.
