Hugh Laurie is a name that most certainly would be familiar to the lovers of both comedy and drama. Laurie, whose comedic career predates his work on Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Network, is one of the industry’s great success stories. Yet, this man is not limited to the roles he has been popular with in the television industry, he is more than an actor, musician, and writer.
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The joy of working in the field is that you can delve deep into an actor’s life and learn plenty of interesting things that are unknown to any common fan; that’s why in this guide to Hugh Laurie, we’re going to discover every possible and imaginable detail of his life and work.
Where was Hugh Laurie Born? Early Life
Hugh Laurie was born on June 11, 1959, in Oxford, England his parents valued education and accomplishment. His father is a doctor and he was an Olympic winner in rowing winning a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics. Laurie completed his schooling at Eton College and then went to Selwyn College, Cambridge to cover his course in archaeology and anthropology.
However, while at Cambridge, he found another love in acting and became part of the Cambridge Footlights where he met Fry, his best friend from university.
Hugh Laurie Career | Rise to Fame
Laurie’s collaboration with Stephen Fry became known in Britain as one of the best comedy duos. Both of them got into the creation of “A Bit of Fry & Laurie”, a show that was focused on skits and was an excellent ground for the Fry and Laurie humor. Laurie was also in the humor series “Blackadder” where his acting ability in comedy was seen in different characters. These early successes made the potential for Laurie’s future successes in comedy and drama more solid.
Laurie started receiving wide fame when he portrayed the role of Dr. Gregory House in the medical drama “House”. The show was aired from 2004 to 2012 and was highly accepted by the audience and critics For this show Laurie won two awards of Golden Globes and had multiple nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards. Originally, he played a brilliant but highly disturbed doctor which became greatly memorable and the role he is most famous for on television.
Music Career
Also, despite being an actor, Hugh Laurie has had success as a musician too. He has recorded many albums but some of the most popular is Let Them Talk and Didn’t It Rain both of that highlight his preferences for blues and jazz music. Laurie is again fond of acting although singing is his most common feature when performing live shows on stage that mostly have a tinge of comedy included.
Filmography
While Laurie may not have had a long career in film, some of the films he starred in include ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘101 Dalmatians’ and ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’. In addition, he has also done voice acting in animated films ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ and ‘Arthur Christmas’.
Writing and Directing
It is important to note that Laurie does not only act and is also a musician but he is also a writer. The novel that he wrote is “The Gun Seller” and the novel has been welcomed by almost all the book lovers and those who love stories. Laurie is also a director in some of the episodes of “House” as well as in other projects, meaning that he is also a good director when he is not in front of the camera.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Frankly speaking, Laurie has not always shared his personal life with the public, but it is announced that he is happily married to Jo Green, and they are proud parents of their three children. In addition to his family, Laurie participates in numerous charitable organizations, which are connected with mental health issues, kid’s rights, etc.
Conclusion
Hugh Laurie is an actor, comedian, singer, pianist, screenwriter, director, and producer and he has undertaken a lot of work in the entertainment field. Through his acting on television and in movies, his music, and his writing, Laurie remains one of the prominent artists influencing viewers worldwide. So as the fans look towards the future, it is quite clear that Hugh Laurie’s work will be timeless.
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