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Hugh Laurie

Bio: James Hugh Calum Laurie CBE is an English actor, director, singer, musician, comedian, and author. He is known for portraying the title character on the Fox medical drama series House (2004–2012), for which he received two Golden Globe Awards and nominations for numerous other awards

Born: Thu, Jun 11 1959

Birthplace: Oxford, England, UK

Hugh Laurie is 65 years old

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The Canterville Ghost

Hugh Laurie was

64 in The Canterville Ghost

as 'Grim Reaper / Gardener / Swordsman / Monster / Old Duke (voice)'.

Fri, Sep 22 2023

Blackadder: A Cunning Story

Hugh Laurie was

64 in Blackadder: A Cunning Story

as 'Self – Contributor'.

Fri, Jun 16 2023

The Amazing Maurice

Hugh Laurie was

63 in The Amazing Maurice

as 'Maurice (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 16 2022

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Hugh Laurie was

60 in The Personal History of David Copperfield

as 'Mr. Dick'.

Thu, Nov 07 2019

Holmes & Watson

Hugh Laurie was

59 in Holmes & Watson

as 'Mycroft Holmes (uncredited)'.

Tue, Dec 25 2018

A Life On Screen: Stephen Fry

Hugh Laurie was

56 in A Life On Screen: Stephen Fry

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Dec 29 2015

Tomorrowland

Hugh Laurie was

55 in Tomorrowland

as 'David Nix'.

Tue, May 19 2015

Hugh Laurie: Live on the Queen Mary

Hugh Laurie was

54 in Hugh Laurie: Live on the Queen Mary

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Oct 21 2013

Hugh Laurie: Copper Bottom Blues

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Hugh Laurie: Copper Bottom Blues

Sun, May 05 2013

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

as 'Self'.

Thu, Mar 14 2013

Monsters vs Aliens Stories

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Monsters vs Aliens Stories

Tue, Jan 01 2013

Mr. Pip

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Mr. Pip

as 'Mr. Watts'.

Sat, Sep 08 2012

Shrek's Thrilling Tales

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Shrek's Thrilling Tales

as 'Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)'.

Tue, Aug 28 2012

Dreamworks Spooky Stories

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Dreamworks Spooky Stories

as 'Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)'.

Wed, Aug 01 2012

Hugh Laurie Live at Montreux Jazz Festival

Hugh Laurie was

53 in Hugh Laurie Live at Montreux Jazz Festival

Mon, Jul 09 2012

House: Swan Song

Hugh Laurie was

52 in House: Swan Song

Mon, May 21 2012

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

Hugh Laurie was

52 in FOX 25th Anniversary Special

as 'Self'.

Sun, Apr 22 2012

Jools Holland: My Life in Music

Hugh Laurie was

52 in Jools Holland: My Life in Music

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Jan 01 2012

Arthur Christmas

Hugh Laurie was

52 in Arthur Christmas

as 'Steve (voice)'.

Thu, Nov 10 2011

The Oranges

Hugh Laurie was

52 in The Oranges

as 'David Walling'.

Fri, Sep 09 2011

Let Them Talk: A Celebration of New Orleans Blues

Hugh Laurie was

52 in Let Them Talk: A Celebration of New Orleans Blues

as 'Himself'.

Wed, Sep 07 2011

Hugh Laurie: Down by the River

Hugh Laurie was

51 in Hugh Laurie: Down by the River

Sun, May 15 2011

Hop

Hugh Laurie was

51 in Hop

as 'E.B.'s Dad (voice)'.

Wed, Mar 30 2011

Fry and Laurie Reunited

Hugh Laurie was

51 in Fry and Laurie Reunited

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 24 2010

SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas

Hugh Laurie was

50 in SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas

Thu, Dec 17 2009

B.O.B.'s Big Break

Hugh Laurie was

50 in B.O.B.'s Big Break

as 'Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)'.

Wed, Sep 30 2009

Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space

Hugh Laurie was

49 in Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space

as 'Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)'.

Wed, Apr 01 2009

Monsters vs Aliens

Hugh Laurie was

49 in Monsters vs Aliens

as 'Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)'.

Thu, Mar 19 2009

Blackadder Rides Again

Hugh Laurie was

49 in Blackadder Rides Again

as 'himself'.

Thu, Dec 25 2008

Band from TV: Hoggin' All the Covers

Hugh Laurie was

49 in Band from TV: Hoggin' All the Covers

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 28 2008

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Hugh Laurie was

49 in Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

as 'Self'.

Thu, Oct 16 2008

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Hugh Laurie was

49 in Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Thu, Oct 09 2008

Street Kings

Hugh Laurie was

48 in Street Kings

as 'Captain James Biggs'.

Thu, Apr 10 2008

Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out

Hugh Laurie was

48 in Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out

as 'Self'.

Sat, Aug 11 2007

Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild

Hugh Laurie was

46 in Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild

as 'Mr. Little (voice)'.

Thu, Jul 14 2005

The Big Empty

Hugh Laurie was

46 in The Big Empty

as 'Doctor'.

Fri, Jul 01 2005

Valiant

Hugh Laurie was

45 in Valiant

as 'Gutsy (voice)'.

Fri, Mar 25 2005

Flight of the Phoenix

Hugh Laurie was

45 in Flight of the Phoenix

as 'Ian'.

Fri, Dec 17 2004

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Hugh Laurie was

45 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 09 2004

The Tale of Jack Frost

Hugh Laurie was

45 in The Tale of Jack Frost

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Wed, Aug 04 2004

The Young Visiters

Hugh Laurie was

44 in The Young Visiters

as 'Lord Bernard Clark'.

Fri, Dec 26 2003

Lost in the Snow

Hugh Laurie was

43 in Lost in the Snow

as 'Teddy'.

Mon, Nov 11 2002

Stuart Little 2

Hugh Laurie was

43 in Stuart Little 2

as 'Mr. Little'.

Fri, Jul 19 2002

Second Star to the Left

Hugh Laurie was

42 in Second Star to the Left

as 'Archie (voice)'.

Mon, Dec 24 2001

Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter

Hugh Laurie was

42 in Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Mon, Dec 10 2001

Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making

Hugh Laurie was

42 in Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making

as 'Self'.

Mon, Oct 15 2001

Chica de Río

Hugh Laurie was

42 in Chica de Río

as 'Raymond'.

Fri, Jun 29 2001

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

Hugh Laurie was

41 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

as 'John Malkovich'.

Mon, Dec 25 2000

Maybe Baby

Hugh Laurie was

40 in Maybe Baby

as 'Sam Bell'.

Fri, Jun 02 2000

Carnivale

Hugh Laurie was

40 in Carnivale

as 'Cenzo (voice)'.

Wed, Feb 09 2000

Lounge Act

Hugh Laurie was

40 in Lounge Act

Sat, Jan 01 2000

Stuart Little

Hugh Laurie was

40 in Stuart Little

as 'Mr. Little'.

Fri, Dec 17 1999

Blackadder: Back & Forth

Hugh Laurie was

39 in Blackadder: Back & Forth

as 'George'.

Mon, Mar 29 1999

Santa's Last Christmas

Hugh Laurie was

39 in Santa's Last Christmas

as 'Geoffrey the Seagull (voice)'.

Fri, Jan 01 1999

Cousin Bette

Hugh Laurie was

39 in Cousin Bette

as 'Baron Hector Hulot'.

Fri, Jun 12 1998

The Man in the Iron Mask

Hugh Laurie was

38 in The Man in the Iron Mask

as 'King's Advisor'.

Thu, Mar 12 1998

Spice World

Hugh Laurie was

38 in Spice World

as 'Poirot'.

Thu, Dec 18 1997

The Borrowers

Hugh Laurie was

38 in The Borrowers

as 'Officer Steady'.

Fri, Dec 05 1997

The Ugly Duckling

Hugh Laurie was

38 in The Ugly Duckling

as 'Tarquin (voice)'.

Thu, Sep 04 1997

Treasure Island

Hugh Laurie was

38 in Treasure Island

as 'Squire Trelawney'.

Mon, Jul 14 1997

101 Dalmatians

Hugh Laurie was

37 in 101 Dalmatians

as 'Jasper'.

Wed, Nov 27 1996

The Adventures of Toad

Hugh Laurie was

37 in The Adventures of Toad

as 'Toad'.

Tue, Jul 30 1996

The Snow Queen's Revenge

Hugh Laurie was

36 in The Snow Queen's Revenge

as 'Peeps'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

The Adventures of Mole

Hugh Laurie was

36 in The Adventures of Mole

as 'Toad'.

Sun, Dec 24 1995

Sense and Sensibility

Hugh Laurie was

36 in Sense and Sensibility

as 'Mr. Palmer'.

Wed, Dec 13 1995

A Pin for the Butterfly

Hugh Laurie was

35 in A Pin for the Butterfly

as 'Uncle'.

Thu, Feb 16 1995

The Snow Queen

Hugh Laurie was

35 in The Snow Queen

as 'Peeps'.

Sun, Jan 01 1995

The Legends of Treasure Island

Hugh Laurie was

34 in The Legends of Treasure Island

as 'Squire Trelawney (voice)'.

Fri, Sep 10 1993

Peter's Friends

Hugh Laurie was

33 in Peter's Friends

as 'Roger Charleston'.

Fri, Sep 18 1992

White Bear's Secret

Hugh Laurie was

32 in White Bear's Secret

as 'Owl (voice)'.

Sun, Apr 19 1992

Brown Bear's Wedding

Hugh Laurie was

32 in Brown Bear's Wedding

as 'Owl / Mice (voice)'.

Wed, Dec 25 1991

Strapless

Hugh Laurie was

29 in Strapless

as 'Colin'.

Sun, May 14 1989

Employees From Hell

Hugh Laurie was

29 in Employees From Hell

Sun, Jan 01 1989

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

Hugh Laurie was

29 in The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Hugh Laurie was

29 in Blackadder's Christmas Carol

as 'Princes Regent / Pigmot'.

Fri, Dec 23 1988

Blackadder: The Cavalier Years

Hugh Laurie was

28 in Blackadder: The Cavalier Years

as 'Roundhead with Cromwell (uncredited)'.

Fri, Feb 05 1988

The Laughing Prisoner

Hugh Laurie was

27 in The Laughing Prisoner

as 'Assistant'.

Fri, Apr 03 1987

Up Line

Hugh Laurie was

27 in Up Line

as 'Howard Caprice'.

Wed, Feb 04 1987

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

Hugh Laurie was

27 in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

Experiment IV

Hugh Laurie was

27 in Experiment IV

as 'Lab Assistant 2'.

Mon, Oct 27 1986

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

Hugh Laurie was

26 in The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

Fri, Apr 25 1986

Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger

Hugh Laurie was

26 in Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger

Wed, Jan 01 1986

Mrs. Capper's Birthday

Hugh Laurie was

26 in Mrs. Capper's Birthday

as 'Bobby McMichael'.

Sun, Nov 17 1985

Plenty

Hugh Laurie was

26 in Plenty

as 'Michael'.

Fri, Sep 20 1985

The Cellar Tapes

Hugh Laurie was

22 in The Cellar Tapes

as 'various'.

Thu, May 20 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

In the Know

Hugh Laurie was

64+ in In the Know

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2024

All the Light We Cannot See

Hugh Laurie was

64+ in All the Light We Cannot See

as 'Etienne LeBlanc'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 2023

Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

Hugh Laurie was

62+ in Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

as 'Dr. James Nicholson'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2022

Roadkill

Hugh Laurie was

61+ in Roadkill

as 'Peter Laurence'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2020

Tehran

Hugh Laurie was

61+ in Tehran

as 'Eric Peterson'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 22 2020

Avenue 5

Hugh Laurie was

60+ in Avenue 5

as 'Ryan Clark'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2020

Catch-22

Hugh Laurie was

59+ in Catch-22

as 'Major de Coverley'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 17 2019

Chance

Hugh Laurie was

57+ in Chance

as 'Eldon Chance'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 19 2016

The Night Manager

Hugh Laurie was

56+ in The Night Manager

as 'Richard Roper'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 2016

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Hugh Laurie was

56+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

A Life on Screen

Hugh Laurie was

55+ in A Life on Screen

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 24 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Hugh Laurie was

54+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Veep

Hugh Laurie was

52+ in Veep

as 'Tom James'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2012

Sin maquillaje

Hugh Laurie was

51+ in Sin maquillaje

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2011

Perspectives

Hugh Laurie was

51+ in Perspectives

as 'Himself, '.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2011

Conan

Hugh Laurie was

51+ in Conan

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010

The Jay Leno Show

Hugh Laurie was

50+ in The Jay Leno Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009

The Graham Norton Show

Hugh Laurie was

47+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

SNL Digital Shorts

Hugh Laurie was

46+ in SNL Digital Shorts

First Air Date
Sat, Dec 03 2005

The Reichen Show

Hugh Laurie was

46+ in The Reichen Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005

Monkey Trousers

Hugh Laurie was

45+ in Monkey Trousers

First Air Date
Fri, May 20 2005

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Hugh Laurie was

45+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

House

Hugh Laurie was

45+ in House

as 'Gregory House'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004

MechaNick

Hugh Laurie was

44+ in MechaNick

as 'Narrator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 27 2003

Hugh Laurie was

44+ in QI

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Hugh Laurie was

44+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Fortysomething

Hugh Laurie was

44+ in Fortysomething

as 'Paul Slippery'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 2003

Stuart Little: The Animated Series

Hugh Laurie was

43+ in Stuart Little: The Animated Series

as 'Mr. Frederick Little (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 2003

American Idol

Hugh Laurie was

43+ in American Idol

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 2002

Spooks

Hugh Laurie was

42+ in Spooks

as 'Jools Siviter'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

Hugh Laurie was

41+ in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

as 'Vincente Minnelli'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 2001

Preston Pig

Hugh Laurie was

41+ in Preston Pig

as 'Mr. Wolf'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2000

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

Hugh Laurie was

40+ in Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 18 2000

The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

Hugh Laurie was

40+ in The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 2000

Family Guy

Hugh Laurie was

39+ in Family Guy

as 'Bar Patron (voice), Dr. Gregory House (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999

Parkinson

Hugh Laurie was

38+ in Parkinson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

Ruby

Hugh Laurie was

37+ in Ruby

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997

Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

Hugh Laurie was

36+ in Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

as 'Mr. Abercrombie (voice)'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996

Tracey Takes On...

Hugh Laurie was

36+ in Tracey Takes On...

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 1996

Look at the State We're In!

Hugh Laurie was

35+ in Look at the State We're In!

as 'Sir Michael Jaffa'.

First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995

Friends

Hugh Laurie was

35+ in Friends

as 'Gentleman on the Plane'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994

Shooting Stars

Hugh Laurie was

34+ in Shooting Stars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 27 1993

All or Nothing at All

Hugh Laurie was

34+ in All or Nothing at All

as 'Leo Hopkins'.

First Air Date
Fri, Dec 03 1993

The Legends of Treasure Island

Hugh Laurie was

34+ in The Legends of Treasure Island

as 'Squire Trelawney (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Hugh Laurie was

32+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends

Hugh Laurie was

32+ in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends

as 'Johnny Town-Mouse (voice)'.

First Air Date
Wed, May 13 1992

Murder Most Horrid

Hugh Laurie was

32+ in Murder Most Horrid

as 'Jerry Bryce'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991

Jeeves and Wooster

Hugh Laurie was

30+ in Jeeves and Wooster

as 'Bertie Wooster'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990

The Simpsons

Hugh Laurie was

30+ in The Simpsons

as 'Roger (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

A Bit of Fry & Laurie

Hugh Laurie was

29+ in A Bit of Fry & Laurie

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Hugh Laurie was

29+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

Friday Night Live

Hugh Laurie was

28+ in Friday Night Live

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1988

Comic Relief

Hugh Laurie was

28+ in Comic Relief

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 05 1988

The Lenny Henry Show

Hugh Laurie was

28+ in The Lenny Henry Show

as 'Professor'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1987

The New Statesman

Hugh Laurie was

28+ in The New Statesman

as 'Waiter'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987

Filthy Rich & Catflap

Hugh Laurie was

27+ in Filthy Rich & Catflap

as 'N'Bend'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1987

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

Hugh Laurie was

26+ in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986

Saturday Live

Hugh Laurie was

26+ in Saturday Live

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 25 1986

The Dangerous Brothers

Hugh Laurie was

26+ in The Dangerous Brothers

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1986

Girls On Top

Hugh Laurie was

26+ in Girls On Top

as 'Tom'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 23 1985

Happy Families

Hugh Laurie was

26+ in Happy Families

as 'Jim'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985

The Bill

Hugh Laurie was

25+ in The Bill

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

The Crystal Cube

Hugh Laurie was

24+ in The Crystal Cube

as 'Max Belhaven / Various Roles'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1983

Blackadder

Hugh Laurie was

24+ in Blackadder

as 'The Prince Regent, Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh, Prince Ludwig, Simon Partridge, Princes Regent / Pigmot'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983

Alfresco

Hugh Laurie was

23+ in Alfresco

as 'Admissions Officer, Various'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1983

The Young Ones

Hugh Laurie was

23+ in The Young Ones

as 'Lord Monty'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982

There's Nothing to Worry About!

Hugh Laurie was

23+ in There's Nothing to Worry About!

as 'Various'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1982

Wogan

Hugh Laurie was

22+ in Wogan

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982

Wetten, dass..?

Hugh Laurie was

21+ in Wetten, dass..?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1981

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Hugh Laurie was

16+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976

Saturday Night Live

Hugh Laurie was

16+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Host, Executive, Jeffrey Billings (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975