Hugh Laurie is een Britse komiek en acteur wiens carrière een onverwachte wending nam. Voordat hij een bekend performer werd, was hij een getalenteerd atleet en een roeier van wereldklasse, een passie die hij deels erfde van zijn vader, een Olympisch medaillewinnaar. Na te zijn hersteld van een ziekte, raakte Laurie betrokken bij de Cambridge Footlights, waar hij Stephen Fry ontmoette en begon met het creëren van comedy-sketches. Deze samenwerking leidde tot succesvolle televisie- en filmrollen, waarbij zijn veelzijdige talent werd getoond.
A former Scots Guard transitions into a hired gun, showcasing a unique blend of toughness and kindness. This character navigates the complexities of his dangerous profession while maintaining a strong moral compass, making for an intriguing exploration of loyalty and humanity in a gritty world.
The authorized guide to the television phenomenon House, M.D. For the last six years House, M.D. has been one of the most popular and captivating shows on television. Following the stories of a misanthropic genius doctor named Gregory House and his team of specialists, each week the show confronts medical mysteries that have baffled the best minds in medicine. Centered around one of the most compelling characters on television—brilliantly portrayed by actor Hugh Laurie—the Emmy Award–winning TV drama has been keeping millions of viewers intrigued and enthralled since it began, always offering an entertaining mixture of drama and humor. Based on unprecedented access to the show's cast members and creative staff, House, M.D. is the first fully authorized guide to the hit medical drama, offering a close-up view inside the world of House. From the show's genesis to today, this companion provides unique insight into the TV drama, as the actors, writers, and producers who've created these characters describe in their own words what the show means to them. This book also delves into fascinating discussions of the show's medical science and controversial ethical issues, as well as includes exclusive photographs from the set and an intimately detailed look at the making of an episode. Essential reading for any House fan, House, M.D. is the ultimate behind-the-scenes guide to TV's most captivating show.
Hugh Laurie tells the tale of a former Scots Guard-turned-hired gun, a freelance soldier of fortune, who also happens to be one hell of a nice guy.
Эта книга - развлечение для искушенных и обладающих чувством юмора. Смешивание жанров - дело тонкое, но Х. Лори проделывает это виртуозно