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Birth Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

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Laurie is an English actor, comedian, writer, and musician. He first gained recognition for his work as one half of the English comedy double act Fry and Laurie with Stephen Fry. The two acted together in a number of projects during the 1980s and 1990s, including the BBC sketch comedy series A Bit of Fry & Laurie and the P. G. Wodehouse adaptation Jeeves and Wooster. From 1986 to 1989 he appeared in three series of the period comedy Blackadder, first as a recurring guest star in the last two episodes of Blackadder II, before joining the main cast in Blackadder the Third, and going on to appear in Blackadder Goes Forth and many specials of the show except for The Black Adder and Blackadder: The Cavalier Years.



From 2004 to 2012 Laurie starred as Dr. Gregory House on the Fox medical drama series House. He received two Golden Globe Awards and many other accolades for the role. He was listed in the 2011 Guinness World Records as the most watched leading man on television and was one of the highest-paid actors in a television drama at the time, earning $409,000 (£250,000) per episode. By the end of the series, he was earning $700,000 an episode. His other television credits include appearing in the London-based Friends episode, "The One with Ross's Wedding" (1998), starring as the main antagonist, arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper in the miniseries The Night Manager (2016), for which he won his third Golden Globe and playing Senator Tom James in the HBO sitcom Veep (2012–2019), for which he received his 10th Emmy Award nomination.

Laurie has appeared in films, Peter's Friends (1992), Sense and Sensibility (1995), 101 Dalmatians (1996), The Borrowers (1997), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Stuart Little (1999), Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001), Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Tomorrowland (2015), Arthur Christmas (2011) in which he voiced Steven Claus, and The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020).

Outside acting, Laurie released the blues albums Let Them Talk (2011) and Didn't It Rain (2013), both to favourable reviews. He wrote the novel The Gun Seller (1996). He was appointed OBE in the 2007 New Year Honours and CBE in the 2018 New Year Honours, both for services to drama.

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DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Sets Community Pay-What-You-Can & Pride Night Shows

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced two special performances for the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre

Robert Sean Leonard will join Helen Hunt and Ian Barford in a revival of BETRAYAL, directed by Susan V. Booth. Learn how to purchase tickets.
US Premiere of THE HUNT Starring Tobias Menzies to Begin in February at St. Ann's Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production ofThe Hunt, a blistering thriller catapulting audiences into some of today’s thorniest questions surrounding mob justice and forgiveness.
Peacock's IN THE KNOW to Feature Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard & More

The live action guest interviews include Kaia Gerber, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Tegan and Sara, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay, Mike Tyson, Jorge Masvidal, and Hugh Laurie. Watch the new video trailer now!
Bush Theatre's RED PITCH Transfers to @sohoplace in 2024

The Bush Theatre's multi-Award winning play Red Pitch written by Tyrell Williams transfers to @sohoplace theatre, the West End's newest venue.
Photos: Katie Couric, Misty Copeland & More Celebrate ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE In NYC

Co-Hosted by The WIE Suite’s Dee Poku, renowned journalist Katie Couric and American Ballet Theater’s Misty Copeland, guests Cindi Leive, Crystal McCrary, Jessica Lomax, Dyllan McGee and more attended the intimate dinner in the city discussing the themes of using your voice to shine a light and bring hope. Check out photos!
Photos: Netflix Hosts ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Luncheon With Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood & More

Hollywood’s most influential tastemakers gathered to celebrate the launch of the Netflix series ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE, inspired by Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Check out photos of Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood, Lizzy Mathis, Elaine Irwin Penske, Nicole Walters, Victoria Aveyard, and more at the luncheon.
Kevin McCloud Will Visit Australia in February 2024 With New Live Show HOME TRUTHS

BAFTA award winning broadcaster, TV host, writer, environmentalist, amateur balloonist and storyteller, Kevin McCloud will return to Australia in February 2024 with his new show - Kevin McCloud's Home Truths.
Melinda Buckley's MOTHER (AND ME) to Kick Off Centenary Stage's Fringe Festival 2023

Immerse yourself in the compelling story of 'Mother (and Me)' at the Fringe Festival 2023. Discover the blend of humor and heart as you witness a Broadway performer's journey through middle age and her mother's battle with dementia. Find out how to get tickets and more.
RED PITCH Returns to the Bush Theatre in September

One of the hit productions of the Bush Theatre’s 50th anniversary year, Red Pitch returns to the Bush Theatre, London for three weeks only from 7 September.  Original cast members Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emeka Sesay and Francis Lovehall play three football-obsessed teens in director Daniel Bailey’s production.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL TOUR SHOW, Pleasance Dome

The Cambridge Footlights prove why they are one of the most acclaimed comedy groups in the UK.
Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL

Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!
Amando Iannucci and Sean Foley Seek Shape-Shifting Comic Actor for DR. STRANGELOVE

In an interview with BBC News, Sean Foley said: “They’ve got to be a great comic actor, of which we have very many. They’ve got to be of that shape-shifting kind of quality.'
Stage Production of Stanley Kubrick's DR. STRANGELOVE to Open in London in Autumn 2024

Stanley Kubrick's iconic work will be adapted for the first time ever, when a world premiere stage production of his timeless classic Dr. Strangelove opens in the West End in Autumn 2024.
The Cambridge Footlights Conclude Their UK Tour Leg At The Edinburgh Fringe

After a whirlwind tour around the UK, the Cambridge Footlights conclude the UK leg of their annual international tour with a month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Before the troupe takes their latest material to the other side of the Atlantic, catch their fresh material at Edinburgh's iconic Pleasance KingDome from 2nd-28th August at 6:30pm.
Elena Skye to Star as Twiggy in CLOSE UP â€" THE TWIGGY MUSICAL World Premiere

Elena Skye will play Twiggy in the world première of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at The Menier Chocolate Factory.
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals Lineup For The 2023 Festival Of New Musicals

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.
Theatre & Film Producer Patrick Daly's Caledonia Productions Signs First-look Deal With Fremantle's Passenger

Acclaimed theatre and film producer Patrick Daly and his production house Caledonia Productions (August: Osage County, UNA) has signed a first-look deal with Passenger, which is headed by its founder Richard Brown (This England, True Detective, Catch-22).
Feature: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL: A Short History of Fringe

Harrisburg Fringe Festival runs July 6-9. In true Fringe fashion, the Harrisburg Fringe Festival seeks to be a reflection of the community, to bring people together, to give emerging artists a stage, and to be radically inclusive. Join us for this adventure into the arts!

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