This biography summarizes key details about the actor Hugh Laurie. It notes that he was born in 1959 in England to parents who were successful in their fields. He attended Eton College and Cambridge University, where he excelled as an oarsman. Laurie became involved in comedy performing and was president of the Footlights Club. This led to his famous roles in the Blackadder series and Jeeves & Wooster. He is best known for these TV roles and films like 101 Dalmatians and Sense and Sensibility. Laurie has won multiple awards for his role in House M.D. and is a talented musician.

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2. Biography... Full name: James Hugh Calum Laurie Birthdate: June 11, 1959 Father: Dr.William George Ranald Mundell Laurie Mother : Patricia Married to: Jo - June 16, 1989 Children: Charlie, Bill, and Rebecca

3. ...continues. He was a world-class oarsman. His father won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics. Youngest of four children. Laurie went to Eton College Laurie entered Cambridge University He quickly became one of the nation's best oarsmen.

4. ...and more Became ill, during recovery had his first experiences with performing. Footlights Club, a famed undergraduate comedy revue group

5. Acting Laurie was elected President of the Footlights Club The club formed a sketch show “Alfresco”... ..leading Laurie to the famous Blackadder series. And Jeeves&Wooster. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNoS2BU6bbQ

6. Filmography Most popular : * Blackadder * 101 Dalmatians * Sense and Sensibility * Saturday night

7. He became known for... Tv-episode House D.m, which has won: Two Golden Globe awards People's Choice Award Two Emmy awards ...and many others.

8. Personal life “ Moby Dick”, “Darwin’s Dangerous idea” Hugh can play any musical instrument you throw at him Vocalist and keyboard player Has periodically struggled with severe clinical depression http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyz4NtiGgMU&feature=related

9. References http://www.hughlaurie.net http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Laurie

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