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Hugh Laurie
Age: 50
Height: 6' 2 1/2"
Birth Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Born: Jun. 11th, 1959
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BIOGRAPHY: Hugh was born in Oxford, England on June 11, 1959. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge. Son of an Olympic gold medalist in the sport, he rowed for the England youth team (1977) and for Cambridge (1980). He met Emma Thompson (I) at Cambridge in 1978 when both joined "Footlights" and was introduced to Stephen Fry (I) by Emma in 1980. Hugh is married and lives in Los Angeles. His wife and three children, who previously lived in London, are moving to Los Angeles to live with him. Besides acting and comedy, he has written the best-selling thriller, "The Gun Seller", also has done a screenplay for the film version, and has a second novel called "The Paper Soldier" being published on 27 September 2009.
TRIVIA:
- Attended the Dragon School, a renowned British "public" college preparatory school located in Oxford, England. Also attended by actress 'Emma Watson (II)' (qv) and tennis player Tim Henman.
- He was a house captain (senior prefect) in his last year at Eton College. He also played percussion for the school's orchestra and was a "wet bob" - a member of Eton's prestigious rowing team.
- In the 1980s he shared a house in London with 'Stephen Fry (I)' (qv). They needed some plastering done. The plasterers turned out to be 'Paul Whitehouse (I)' (qv) and 'Charlie Higson' (qv), who were inspired by Fry and Laurie to have a go at comedy.
- He plays keyboard in the band "Band from TV.".
- When 'Bryan Singer' (qv) cast Laurie as Gregory House on _"House M.D." (2004)_ (qv), he was unaware that Laurie is British.
- Is the youngest of four children, by six years. He has a brother, Charles, who works as a lawyer/shepherd in Scotland, and two sisters.
- Great-great-nephew of 'George Alexander (III)' (qv).
- Bought an all-black Triumph Bonneville motorcycle, a replica of the '60s British model, in Los Angeles, upon getting the role in _"House M.D." (2004)_ (qv), but he was always an avid motorcyclist, even in England. He enjoys the anonymity the motorcycle helmet gives him.
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