Hugh Laurie, the man who had us hooked to the TV series, House, for eight years, is having a fantastic year, perhaps a career-best. After starring in Veep and The Night Manager, the famous actor is back on TV playing a neuro-psychiatrist in the slow-burning Hulu series, Chance. And, just yesterday, Laurie received the Hollywood Walk of Fame honour and picked up the 2,593 star.
Hugh Laurie, the man who had us hooked to the TV series, House, for eight years, is having a fantastic year, perhaps a career-best. After starring in Veep and The Night Manager, the famous actor is back on TV playing a neuro-psychiatrist in the slow-burning Hulu series, Chance. And, just yesterday, Laurie received the Hollywood Walk of Fame honour and picked up the 2,593 star.
Longtime collaborator, Stephen Fry who starred alongside Laurie in iconic shows like Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster was on hand to pay a fitting tribute to Laurie. “While he may not be the first wise and kind star to be set in a paving slab in old Hollywood, I venture to suggest no star was ever wiser or kinder,” said Fry. “I can say like Doctor Watson of his friend Holmes, ‘the kindest and wisest friend I ever knew’.”
With over 20 films to his credit, Laurie is also a Blues musician with two recorded albums to his credit. He’s also won two Golden Globe trophies and two Screen Guild Actors Awards for his portrayal of House.
Speaking on the occasion of this honour, Laurie reportedly stated, “This is not a fair world. I’m 57 now and I’ve lived a life of extraordinary good fortune from start to finish, so much so I’m anticipating a piano falling on my head to redress the balance. I’ve been incredibly lucky. I’m going to bask in this extraordinary honour and my extraordinary good luck and I’ll set to work first thing tomorrow on the global unfairness problem.”
