Hugh Laurie: from comedy to seriousness. Review of the best works of the actor

The British actor, who has played more than 170 roles throughout his career since 1975, was widely recognized for his lead role in the cult series "Doctor House." A little gloomy, but witty doctor-diagnostician has the abilities that distinguish him among colleagues. He became a kind of prototype of how to work in medicine, using not quite traditional methods. The show has collected millions of fans. And the actor himself hurried to change the role, so as not to stay in one image. It remains to remember in what other films he managed to withdraw.

First steps

It is unlikely that little Hugh could assume that medicine throughout his life will go alongside. My father, a doctor by profession, saw him as the continuer of the family business, but Hugh was not going to become a doctor. At least not on the TV screen. In his childhood he was an obedient child - he had a calm character, studied well, attended church. He entered the University of Cambridge, who graduated with honors. Bachelor of Archeology, he quickly realized that the chosen specialization would not bring the desired satisfaction. Because he began to get involved in acting: an amateur theater for many years embodied his dreams, and later made his president. Numerous productions, scenarios to which Hugh Laurie wrote in person, led to television - the first appearance in the TV series "The Black Viper," where he got several roles, was allowed to talk about him as a young promising actor.

Passing roles

The end of 80th years of the last century was marked by a succession of diverse but not remembered pictures. The prime-time serials were eagerly called for episodic images of Hugh Laurie. The filmography of the actor of that time recalls the most famous shows: "The New Generation", "Purely English Murder", "Alfresco". In addition, there are several television tapes: the fantastic comedy "The Crystal Cube", where the partners of Hugh Laurie are colleagues at the University Theater Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry, the political drama "Restless Heart", starring Meryl Streep, and the comedy "Laughing Prisoner" .

"Jeeves and Worcester"

In the destinies of many artists, sooner or later a project appears that fully unfolds their future career. Hugh Laurie was no exception. The filmography of the actor includes the popular humorous sitcom "Jeeves and Worcester". These were screened novels, stuffed with ragtime music. It is noteworthy that the title tracks were performed by Laurie himself, and this allowed him to hear his good vocal data. After that he will seriously take up music. And the performance of the role of Bertie Wooster, a frivolous aristocrat, spoke of the abilities of Hugh as a wonderful comedian.

"Dr. House"

This was the second project that changed Hugh's career. In order to get into the series, the actor had to completely reincarnate, since he had not yet played such images. Misanthrope, a pedant, with a surprisingly simulated American accent that even the producers did not recognize, he quickly and thoroughly won the spectators' hearts. The series has collected many different awards and allowed to get recognition in the States, where before the actor himself was little known.

The most vivid films with Hugh Laurie

In all the filmography of the actor there are several significant works: "Friends of Peter" in 1992, the famous films "Reason and Sense", "101 Dalmatians" and "Man in the Iron Mask." Episodic appearance, he owes the series "Friends", "Tracy accepts the challenge," "All or nothing."

With the completion in 2012 of "Doctor House" the career of the actor did not stop. To the great happiness of the fans. In 2008, he performs one of the main roles in the criminal thriller "Kings of the streets." The picture was warmly received by critics and fully paid for the budget.

A separate mention deserves the actor's addiction to scoring. Throughout his career, Hugh Laurie has given voice to many characters, including the cartoon character: "Monsters vs. Aliens", "Earthen Riot," Santa Claus Secret Service, "Valiant: Feathered Spetsnaz", "Pig Adventures," "Ugly Duckling "," Snow Queen "," Family Guy ".

As an experienced actor, Hugh skillfully can combine genres. In 2012, the comedy "The Lovebinder" was released, where he played the main role. In the same year he appears in the independent drama "Mr. Pip", a year later - in the documentary musical story "Bayou Maharaja". For 2015, the release of a fantastic film "The Land of the Future" is planned, where Laurie played alongside famous Hollywood stars George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Judy Greer, Catherine Khan and others.