In House M.D., which character is played by Hugh Laurie?

In House M.D., Hugh Laurie plays the title character, Dr. Gregory House.

House is a physician specializing in diagnostic medicine at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. He is famous for solving unusually difficult cases through pattern recognition, differential diagnosis, and relentless questioning of conventional explanations.

The character is also defined by chronic leg pain, a cane, and a highly abrasive manner. House’s intelligence does not make him infallible: the series repeatedly shows him revising theories when new evidence appears. His personal habits and relationships create an ongoing contrast with his professional abilities.

Hugh Laurie, an English actor and musician, adopted an American accent for the role. His performance earned major awards and nominations, including Golden Globe wins for House. The character is not the same person as James Wilson, Eric Foreman, or Robert Chase, who are members of House’s professional circle.