Who portrayed Dr. Gregory House in House, M.D.?

Hugh Laurie portrayed Dr. Gregory House in House, M.D.

Laurie played the title character, a diagnostician known for solving difficult cases, using a cane, and challenging hospital rules. The role required him to perform an American accent even though Laurie is English. His performance became one of the defining elements of the series.

Before House, Laurie was well known in the United Kingdom for comedy, especially through his work with Stephen Fry and in the television series Jeeves and Wooster. House showed his dramatic range to a much larger international audience.

Laurie received major awards attention for the role, including Golden Globe wins for Best Actor in a Television Series—Drama. The character’s surname is “House,” while the actor’s surname is “Laurie”; they are not the same. Hugh Grant, another British actor, is a separate performer and did not play the title character.