• Name: Hugh Laurie
  • Date of Birth: June 11, 1959
  • Place of Birth: Oxford, England
Mini-bio: Hugh was born in Oxford, England on June 11, 1959. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge. Son of an Olympic gold medallist in the sport, he rowed for the England youth team (1977) and for Cambridge (1...( read more)980). He met Emma Thompson at Cambridge in 1978 when both joined Footlights, and was introduced to Stephen Fry by Emma in 1980. Hugh is married and lives in London with his wife and three children. Besides acting and comedy, he has written the best-selling thriller The Gun Seller, is working on a screenplay for the film version, and has a second novel being published in 2000. Currently he stars in the television show "House".
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Replace this image with an actor photoHugh Laurie mini-bio: Hugh was born in Oxford, England on June 11, 1959. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge. Son of an Olympic gold medallist in the sport, he rowed for the England youth team (1977) and for Cambridge (1980). He met Emma Thompson at Cambridge in 1978 when both joined Footlights, and was introduced to Stephen Fry by Emma in 1980. Hugh is married and lives in London with his wife and three children. Besides acting and comedy, he has written the best-selling thriller The Gun Seller, is working on a screenplay for the film version, and has a second novel being published in 2000. Currently he stars in the television show "House".

VITAL STATS

Hugh Laurie Information:
Eye color: Blue
Height: 6' 2.5"
Nickname(s):
Notable feature(s): Blue Eyes
Education: Cambridge University, Selwyn College
Family: Jo Green (spouse), Rebecca Laurie (daughter), Charles Alexander Lyon Mundell Laurie
Resides in: LA whilst filming House M.D
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Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies: diving
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Other: Although his first name is James, he has never been called that. His third name, Calum, is an old Scottish variant of the name Malcolm. His brother's full name is Charles Alexander Lyon Mundell Laurie.



Comments

  • countrycritter2007
    yes forgot tell u also one day would like to meet you be such a honor to meet you some the others and your eyes they r soo dreamy and the way u express yourself so lovely.
    posted 8 days ago
  • countrycritter2007
    Hi I'm one your biggest fan I watch your show faithfully don't miss one I think your the main man and very good actor I just love it when u go on tv series house and act so interesting
    posted 8 days ago
  • herculistas4ever
    can you add me you are the best actor ever!
    posted 93 days ago
  • Matt19911
    I don't know this show 'House', but I love Blackadder! Glad you have made it big in the states but we want to see more of you back in England!!!!!!
    posted 100 days ago
  • Happyalways13
    Your so awesome! I love the show house. Your so funny! Well thats all have to say! IVANA
    posted 105 days ago
  • eltz93
    Absolutely brilliant.
    posted 107 days ago
  • Megless
    Hello, you are the most amazing actor I've seen in a long time. I used to watch you in the part you played as B. Wooster in the Jeeves and Wooster series. I wrote this to wish you the best of luck, and my God be good to you and yours, we are all delighted to say that we have you, with all the bad acting and corruption around us. Wishing you the best,
    A true fan forever

    Ms. Meg McCaffrey
    posted 114 days ago
  • mellaw35
    If you were a real doctor and I needed one you would be the one i went too. I don't care if you are rude,nasty and what ever else you can be. I think House is a great show and well keep it up. I know I am looking for more.
    posted 114 days ago
  • Milan113
    Dr. House!, i just love that program, hugh Laurie is perfect in it =D
    posted 118 days ago
  • Teelynn2001
    u are so good in house. I watch it like every week
    posted 127 days ago

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