The Hugh Laurie Quiz
Note: There are lots of House trivia quizzes on the internet, so this one is primarily about Hugh before House.
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1. Give the FULL name of Hugh's character in "Black Adder Goes Forth."
2. What's Hugh's birthday? (day/month/year)
3. Hugh won a 1977 junior national championship in what sport?
4. Name the instrument Bertie takes up, provoking Jeeves to give notice. ("Jeeves and Wooster", Series II)
5. Before Band from TV, Hugh played in a band called Poor White Trash with two other famous British comedians. Who are they?
6. Name the internationally-famous British actor or actress who was instrumental in Hugh's teaming up with Stephen Fry.
7. Name the actress who's played Hugh's wife in more than one film.
8. Name Hugh's real-life wife.
9. Hugh, along with Stephen Fry, won the 1981 Perrier Award for which production?
10. Name a music video in which Hugh appeared.
11. Where did Hugh film his "House" audition tape?
12. Hugh was the first choice of Douglas Adams to play what role in "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy"?
13. What happened to the cane Hugh bought in London after getting the role of "House"?
14. Besides rowing, what other sports has Hugh been known to take part in?
15. What character did Hugh play in his first appearance on "Blackadder?
16. Which book did Stephen Fry dedicate to Hugh?
17. Hugh has played a prime minister twice. Name at least one of the shows.
18. What is Hugh's favorite type of book?
19. One of Hugh's Desert Island Discs was used in an episode of "A Bit of Fry & Laurie." Which pick, and where?
20. Hugh had to leave the filming of "Jeeves and Wooster," in costume, for what reason?
21. In what previous (non-sketch) role does Hugh play a doctor?
22. Hugh has twice stepped in to take over directorial duties. Name one instance. 23. Name three productions in which Hugh performed with Jim Broadbent.
24. Which audiobook narrated by Hugh won an award?
25. Hugh once played drums on TV. Name the show.
