Profiling

The diverse actor Hugh Laurie, although born in Oxford, England, has become an award winning American icon. On House, Laurie plays the doctor “as cantankerous and antisocial.” He also uses an American accent, which illustrates his versatility. He is constantly changing roles, from his uptight sarcastic Gregory House, to comedic British television shows, to lending his voice to characters in animated series and movies. This makes Hugh a well known actor in England as well as America. Not only is he a versatile actor, but he is musically talented: he plays the piano, guitar, harmonica. He has also played these instruments on House (Hugh Laurie).

While recovering from infectious mononucleosis Hugh became involved in a comedy review group which led to his acting career. Hugh recorded the audition tape for the show House in a bathroom of a motel room. His American accent was so convincing that the producer was unaware that he was English. How ironic that Hugh plays the role of an American Medical Doctor on the show House and his dad Ran Laurie is an actual Medical Doctor in England.

Hugh learned to drive a motorcycle at the age of sixteen; his father gave him his first motorcycle as a gift. Motorcycle riding has become a passion for Hugh. Hugh also gets to enjoy riding a motorcycle on the television show House. He Quotes “I travel to work on my motorcycle, so it's jeans, boots and a brown Aero leather jacket that weighs as much as I do. If it were black, it would seem like I've got a [Marlon Brando] idea going on, which I don't.” On and off the show his choice of motorcycles seems to be the Triumph. This also reflects on his character on the show.

From my past Blog entry’s my focus on the show was the comical actor who play’s House so this is why I choose to profile on Hugh Laurie. As you can tell from my profile House (Hugh Laurie) is a very unique actor with various talents. I would have to say Hugh is a great actor and he plays a great role. I don’t think there could be any one better to act the role in House as he does.


Works Cited
Hugh Laurie. 22 April 2009 http://www.tv.com/hugh-laurie/person/36340/summary.html


Hugh Laurie. 8 April 2009 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491402/bio