Who plays Dr. Gregory House in the TV series House M.D.?

Hugh Laurie plays Dr. Gregory House in the TV series House M.D.

Laurie, an English actor, portrayed the brilliant but abrasive diagnostician throughout all eight seasons. The role made him internationally famous and earned him major acting nominations, including multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

House is characterized by his expertise in diagnosis, dependence on pain medication, and frequent clashes with hospital administrators and colleagues. Laurie performed the character's American accent for the series, a detail often noted because he was born and raised in England.

Before House M.D., Laurie was widely known in Britain for comedy work, including A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. His performance on House demonstrated a different dramatic range and became the central reason many viewers associate him with the series.