Description
A biography of the Golden Globe-winning actor behind Dr. Gregory House 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, and here is his story. This biography covers his early years--born in Oxford, where his father, WGRM "Ran" Laurie, was a doctor who won a gold medal in the coxless pairs at the 1948 Olympics. Hugh followed in his father's footsteps as a rower at Cambridge, but when he was forced to hang up his oars he joined the famous Cambridge Footlights and there began a career in comedy. The book covers his years at university when he met Stephen Fry, and the pair forged a hilarious partnership that continued through the 1980s and 1990s. It also discusses his great success on the big screen; starring in "Sense and Sensibility," "101 Dalmatians," "Monsters vs Aliens," and the three "Stuart Little" films. It also discusses the character of irascible doctor Gregory House in the drama "House--"the role""that has brought global fame, two Golden Globes, a prestigious Emmy nomination in 2005, and critical acclaim.
