In House M.D., which actor played Dr. Gregory House in all eight seasons?

Hugh Laurie played Dr. Gregory House in all eight seasons of House M.D.

Laurie, an English actor and musician, became internationally known for House after the series premiered in 2004. His performance combined House’s abrasive humor, diagnostic brilliance, physical pain, and dependence on the opioid painkiller Vicodin. The role earned Laurie multiple major award nominations and made him one of television’s best-known dramatic leads.

House M.D. ran for 177 episodes from 2004 to 2012. Laurie appeared throughout the series, including its final episode, “Everybody Dies.” A common mix-up is confusing Laurie with Robert Sean Leonard, who played House’s closest friend, Dr. James Wilson. Laurie also performed the show’s opening theme and several musical pieces connected with the production, reflecting his long career as a musician.