In House M.D., which actor portrayed the title character, Gregory House?

Hugh Laurie portrayed Gregory House in the television series House M.D.

Laurie is an English actor, musician, and comedian who became internationally known for playing the American physician. He adopted an American accent for the role, a performance choice that helped make House’s nationality and personality feel distinct from Laurie’s own background.

His performance earned major recognition. Laurie won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Television Series—Drama for House and received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the role. The series made him one of television’s best-known leading actors during the 2000s.

Before House, Laurie was widely recognized in Britain for comedy work with Stephen Fry, including A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. He is also a published novelist and a musician who has performed with the Copper Bottom Band.