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Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, writer, director, musician, singer, comedian, and author.

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1 Jul, 2014

Tavis Smiley interview

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Laurie discusses his newest CD, Didn’t It Rain, a collection of jazz and blues songs, in an interview with PBS.

Muddy Waters, I suppose, was my first great hero. You know, every boy wants to be a guitar player and Muddy Waters was just the king. He was the King Bee. He was it.

15 Dec, 2011

Hugh Laurie interview

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Seacrest interviews Laurie during On Air With Ryan Seacrest about if this season will be the last of his show House. 

We’re still wetting our finger and sticking it up in the air to see which way the wind is blowing, and lots of things to be taken into account. It may very well be or we may drive on, and see if we can make clear two decades. We all are very proud of the shows we’re doing now and I hope the people enjoy them.

14 Jul, 2011

Emmy nomination

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Laurie is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Dr. Gregory House on House.

I am very excited. This time I’m going to put a whole rabbit on my keychain.

63rd Primetime Emmy Nominations - 2011 Emmy Awards Nominees Announced

6 Jan, 2010

Wins People’s Choice Award

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Laurie wins People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Drama Actor. 

If you’re going to be chosen by the people, being chosen by Americans is a pretty decent people to be chosen by.

PCA 2010: Hugh Laurie, House Cast Win: Favorite TV Drama & Drama Actor | E! People's Choice Awards

11 Jun, 1959

Hugh Laurie born in Oxford, England

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92377a1bc466395ce6431be0ce01448aJames Hugh Calum Laurie is born in Oxford, England, to William G. R. M. Laurie and Patricia Laurie. His father is an Olympic gold winner who works as a doctor while his mother is a housewife. He has an older brother and two older sisters.

At times, I got the feeling that my mother just didn’t like me very much.

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