Hugh Laurie
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Summary
Hugh Laurie was born on June 11, 1959[1], in Oxford[2]. He has worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], actor[5], comedian[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81,143 views/month, #1,613 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Blackbird Leys[9]
- Father: Ran Laurie[10]
- Mother: Patricia Laidlaw[11]
- Spouse: Jo Green[12]
- Child: Charles Archibald Laurie[13], William Albert Laurie[14], Rebecca Augusta Laurie[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: voice actor[17], writer[18], musician[19], film director[20], novelist[21], screenwriter[22], singer-songwriter[23], singer[24], television director[25], rower[26], film producer[27], director[28]
- Educated at: Dragon School[29], Eton College[30]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31], Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[32], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[34], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[35], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series[36], TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama[37], Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Drama[38]
- Member of: Band from TV[39], Footlights[40], Fry and Laurie[41]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Genre: blues[44], pop music[45]
- Record label: Warner Records[46]
- Commons category: Hugh Laurie[47]
- Residence: Belsize Park[48], Hollywood Hills[49]
- Sport: rowing[50]
- Family name: Laurie[51]
- Given name: James[52], Hugh[53], Calum[54]
- Official website: http://hughlaurieblues.com[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hugh Laurie[56]
- Commons gallery: Hugh Laurie[57]
Why It Matters
Hugh Laurie has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include The Gun Seller[60], a literary work[61].
FAQs
Where was Hugh Laurie born?
Hugh Laurie was born in Oxford[2].
Who were Hugh Laurie's parents?
Hugh Laurie's father was Ran Laurie[10]. Hugh Laurie's mother was Patricia Laidlaw[11].
Who was Hugh Laurie married to?
Hugh Laurie's spouses include Jo Green[12].
What did Hugh Laurie do for work?
Hugh Laurie worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], actor[5], comedian[6], and pianist[7].
Where did Hugh Laurie go to school?
Hugh Laurie was educated at Dragon School[29] and Eton College[30].
What awards did Hugh Laurie receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31], Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[32], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33].