All About Hugh Laurie’s British Upbringing
Hugh Laurie is best known as the grumpy, sarcastic, rash, and bitter Dr Gregory House on the critically acclaimed medical series, House.
Though he pipes out his cynicism with ease in an American accent, he is actually a British actor with a very extensive background, and actually started off his career as a comedian alongside the great Stephen Fry. Laurie attended the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club, which is a theatrical club in Cambridge, England. The club was founded in 1883 and has been well known as a place where many famous British comedians have attended. After the many successful projects that resulted in his involvement at the club Laurie was asked to become a part of the sketch comedy called comedy show for Alfresco. In 1985 he portrayed a serious roll in a film called “Letters from a Bomber Pilot” where he portrayed a pilot who was killed in action during the 1940′s.
From thereon his career skyrocketed and he was involved in a few music videos such as Procol Harum’s “Whiter Shade of Pale” and Kate Bush’s video Experiment IV. He has leant his voice to famous television shows such as The Simpson’s, Family Guy, as well as all three Stuart Little films. Live action movies such as Sense and Sensibility, a live action version of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians have also furthered Laurie’s career on the big screen.
Possibly his most famous character was revealed when the television series “House” was aired in 2004. The show being highly successful, it will be running its 8th season in October of 2011. Hugh Laurie has also written 2 novels, has won 2 Golden Globe Awards, and has released a blues album. This diverse actor, musician, and muse is the real deal and his extensive background will continue to make his career blossom.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: Let Them Talk by Hugh Laurie