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Hugh Laurie is an English actor, among other things, but is best known for his leading role on the television show House. At the start of his career, he did various television and comedy shows and other various projects. Laurie then had many film appearances in movies such as Flight of the Phoenix and Stuart Little. Eventually he became a huge name to the American public when he starred as the role of Dr. Gregory House on the medical drama House.
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If you’ve recently purchased some direct tv deals you may have noticed an enticing if not abrupt new doctor on your TV – Hugh Laurie is best known now for his leading role as “House” on the same-named show but he’s got a lot of previous acting credits, too. Here are some of our favorite past works from him.
Sense and Sensibility: No one loves English period adaptations more than us and Hugh is just as wicked in this 1999 classic as he is on House. If you want to see his softer side, watch this film.
101 Dalmations: The real-life adaptation of the cartoon is worth a viewing in its own right but with Hugh playing the dastardly Jasper, it’s a downright must see. Who would have thought Dr. House was a kids’ star?
Friends: Yup, Hugh once starred on Friends, just like every other big actor these days. Catch him in the episode “Ross’ Wedding, Part II” as a disruptive and argumentative wedding guest, what else?
Think outside the TV! Hugh’s all over the place and you should check for his other appearances soon.

While House is perhaps one of the most popular shows on television, many viewers have called into the question Dr. House’s personal addiction to Vicodin. A real-life Dr. House, Dr. John House, has spoken out against the example set by Hugh Laurie’s character and points to the terrible damage that Vicodin abuse does to one’s hearing. When questioned, Hugh Laurie–who plays Dr. House–admitted that he experimented with the potent painkiller when he prepared for the role and found the results to be enjoyable.

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