Book description
From Blackadder to A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster to
House, Hugh Laurie has entertained millions in a career spanning three
decades. Born in Oxford, Hugh followed in his father's footsteps, not
as a doctor but as a rower, rowing for Cambridge University. But
unlike his father he never made it to the Olympics and instead was
forced, due to illness, to swap the oars for the stage; joining
Cambridge Footlights. It was there that Hugh began his career in
comedy and forged a hilarious partnership with fellow scholar Stephen
Fry. Enjoying success on the small screen Hugh went on to star in film
adaptations of Sense and Sensibility , 101 Dalmatians, Monsters v
Aliens and the three Stuart Little movies. But it is the character of
Doctor Gregory House, in the US TV drama House, which has brought Hugh
Laurie global fame. Winning 2 Golden Globes for the role and receiving
a prestigious Emmy nomination in 2005, Hugh continues to receive
critical acclaim for his performances in the show. With worldwide
stardom and an OBE to his name, Hugh Laurie is undoubtedly one of
Britain's best-loved actors.
