Hugh Laurie’s 10 Best Movies And TV Shows

Over the course of four decades as an actor, Hugh Laurie’s best movies and TV shows prove just how incredible he has been throughout his entire career. Laurie first started acting in the ’80s and appeared in a number of different projects in both that decade and the ’90s, including several Blackadder series, 101 Dalmatians, Stuart Little, and The Man in the Iron Mask.

Despite building an impressive filmography early on, it was in 2004 that Hugh Laurie’s acting career really took off as he starred as the eponymous character in the incredibly popular medical drama House, which is often considered one of the best medical dramas of all time. Though House has dominated the discussion around Laurie since then, he has also had major roles in Veep, The Night Manager, and Chance.

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Chance (2016-2017)

Hugh Laurie as Dr. Eldon Chance

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Drama

Thriller

Release Date

2016 – 2016

Network

Hulu

Directors

Andrew Bernstein

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  Ethan Suplee

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  Hugh Laurie

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  Judah Simard

  Travis

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  LisaGay Hamilton

  Suzanne Simms

Chance follows San Francisco-based forensic neuropsychiatrist Eldon Chance, who becomes embroiled in a perilous realm of mistaken identity, police corruption, and mental illness. The 2016 thriller explores the complexities of Chance’s life as he navigates these challenges.

Creator(s)

Alexandra Cunningham

Character(s)

D, Eldon Chance, Travis, Suzanne Simms, Lucy, Nicole Chance, Raymond Blackstone, Jaclyn Blackstone, Detective Kevin Hynes, Ryan Winter, Carl Allan, Jason Spencer, J.C., M.J., Mariella Franko, Junkie Woman, Judge, Alice Kaye, Norma Pringle, Clara Santiago, Josefa Pefaur, Pepper, Catherine, Monica, Kim

Producers

Hugh Laurie

Seasons

2

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Based on Kem Nunn’s book of the same name, Chance focuses on a forensic neuropsychiatrist named Dr. Eldon Chance, who is sort of willingly pulled into a life of police corruption, manipulation, and abuse by one of his patients. Though it only ran for two seasons, Chance was an impressive thriller that was often tense throughout the show’s strongest moments, and featured a fantastic central performance by Hugh Laurie as the titular protagonist.

Though Dr. Eldon Chance isn’t nearly as strong of a character as Hugh Laurie’s more famous Dr. Gregory House, the acyor truly does some fantastic work in Chance, completely elevating the series and everyone else around him. Though he initially seems like a decent man, Laurie is able to pull back the darker layers of Dr. Eldon Chance.

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Stuart Little (1999)

Hugh Laurie as Mr. Frederick Little

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PG

Family

Fantasy

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

Release Date

December 17, 1999

Runtime

84 Minutes

Director

Rob Minkoff

Writers

M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker

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  Michael J. Fox

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  Chazz Palminteri

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  Nathan Lane

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  Geena Davis

Stuart Little is a family film directed by Rob Minkoff, featuring a talking mouse named Stuart, adopted by the Little family in New York City. Michael J. Fox voices Stuart, who embarks on various adventures while trying to fit in with his human family, including his brother George, played by Jonathan Lipnicki. The film explores themes of belonging and acceptance in a heartwarming and comedic manner.

Main Genre

Family

Budget

133000000.0

Studio(s)

Franklin/Waterman Productions, Columbia Pictures, Global Medien KG, Red Wagon Entertainment

IMDb ID

tt0164912

TMDB User Rating

6
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Surprisingly co-written by M. Night Shyamalan, Stuart Little is a charming little comedy loosely based on E.B. White’s children’s novel of the same name, and revolving around Stuart, a young mouse adopted by the human Little family who learns to navigate his new circumstances through optimism and joy. Stuart Little is genuinely great family fun and features some strong performances from Michael J. Fox as Stuart Little and Jonathan Lipnicki as George Little, his adoptive older brother.

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Though Stuart Little is the star of the film, Hugh Laurie does a fantastic job as Frederick Little, the patriarch of the family, Eleanor’s husband, and Stuart’s adoptive father. He has an immediate connection with Stuart as soon as they meet and is shown to be incredibly supportive over the course of the film. Laurie’s performance is very charming throughout as well.

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Tehran (2024)

Hugh Laurie as Eric Peterson

Tehran

Seasons

3

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One of the most recent projects that Hugh Laurie has been in, Tehran is an Israeli spy thriller that focuses on Tamar Rabinyan, a Mossad agent and computer hacker on an undercover mission in the Iranian capital to destroy a nuclear reactor. Gripping from start to finish, Tehran is a solid series within Apple TV+’s impressive library of titles, though it sometimes falls short of being really great, while exploring both the personal and professional lives of its characters to great effect.

Laurie plays a significant role in season 3 of Tehran as Eric Peterson, a South African nuclear inspector who is convinced that Iran is building a nuke. Through a variety of events, he finds himself tangled up with the Iranians as they capture him to help them assemble and test a bomb, and he gets help from Tamar only to reveal that he was working with them the whole time. It’s a great villain turn, and Laurie delivers a strong, tense performance throughout.

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Arthur Christmas (2011)

Hugh Laurie as Steve Claus

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Arthur Christmas

PG

Animation

Comedy

Documentary

Drama

Family

6/10

Release Date

November 10, 2011

Runtime

97minutes

Director

Barry Cook, Sarah Smith

Writers

Peter Baynham, Sarah Smith

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Written and directed by Sarah Smith, Arthur Christmas is a 3D animated, Fantasy, Comedy, Holiday film featuring voices from Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, and James McAvoy. The plot revolves around the son of the current Santa Claus who embarks on a mission to get a present to a child after an error is made and it is undelivered.

Budget

$100 million

Studio(s)

Sony

Distributor(s)

Columbia Pictures, Sony

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Telling the story of Santa Claus’ family and focusing on Arthur Claus, the younger son who works in the mailroom, Arthur Christmas is a delightful family holiday film that doesn’t seem to be talked about as much as it should be. The movie is surprisingly emotional, with an earnest streak throughout that really celebrates the idea of Christmas and the joy that it is supposed to bring to people. Plus, the animation is stunning throughout.

Hugh Laurie has also proven himself to be a strong voice actor through various roles in his career, and he does an admirable job in Arthur Christmas. He plays Steve Claus, Arthur’s older brother who does not have an ounce of Christmas spirit, as he is largely joyless and cynical, but really capable of running the business side of things. Laurie captures Steve’s personality perfectly, and it is some of the best voice acting of his career.

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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020)

Hugh Laurie as Mr. Dick

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

Release Date

August 28, 2020

Runtime

119 Minutes

Director

Armando Iannucci

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  Dev Patel

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  Aneurin Barnard

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  Peter Capaldi

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  Morfydd Clark

The Personal History of David Copperfield offers a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Directed by Armando Iannucci, the film stars Dev Patel as David Copperfield, navigating a life marked by hardship and fortune. The ensemble cast includes Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, and Ben Whishaw, among others, in a richly textured period drama that balances humor and pathos while examining themes of identity and resilience.

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Based on the novel David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, The Personal History of David Copperfield is a worthy adaptation, with a great cast of actors to play these important literary figures. The historical dramedy chronicles David Copperfield’s life from childhood into adulthood, and Dev Patel takes on the role of the titular character. The film is funny, and a fresh update to a beloved classic, really setting itself apart by taking its source material in interesting new directions.

Alongside Dev Patel as David Copperfield, Hugh Laurie also does a fantastic job as Mr. Dick, a tormented but kind man whose head is often filled with thoughts that aren’t his own. Laurie has always done an incredible job portraying characters that are at least a bit eccentric and he is remarkable as Mr. Dick, one of the most moving characters in the entire film.

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Sense And Sensibility (1995)

Hugh Laurie as Mr. Palmer

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Sense and Sensibility

PG

Drama

Romance

Release Date

December 13, 1995

Runtime

136 minutes

Director

Ang Lee

Writers

Emma Thompson

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  Emma Thompson

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  Kate Winslet

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  Alan Rickman

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  Hugh Grant

The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, face sudden destitution after their father’s death, which snatches their comfortable lifestyle away. Thrust into a world where marriage is often more about economics than emotion, they must wade through suitors and social expectations to find what others define as happiness.

Main Genre

Drama

Budget

$16 Million

Studio(s)

Columbia Pictures

Distributor(s)

Columbia Pictures

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Based on Jane Austen’s incredible novel of the same name, Sense and Sensibility is a stunning period piece that captures the spirit of its source material to great effect. The movie revolves around two sisters named Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who are forced to seek financial security through marriage after facing sudden destitution. Exploring gender norms and class in the late-1700s, Sense and Sensibility is an often funny and observant film.

Sense and Sensibility has been adapted numerous times for different mediums, including TV, stage, and even radio.

Though Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet are great as Elinor and Marianne, the supporting cast of characters is also fantastic, including Hugh Laurie. He plays Mr. Palmer, a serious man who finds himself married to an unserious woman, and the contrast makes for some funny moments throughout. He seems to despise everyone around him but hides his softer side, and Laurie does a great job of exploring both of those aspects of the character.

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Catch-22 (2019)

Hugh Laurie as Major de Coverley

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War

Comedy

6/10

Release Date

2019 – 2018

Directors

George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Ellen Kuras

Writers

Luke Davies, David Michôd

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  Christopher Abbott

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  Kyle Chandler

Based on Joseph Heller’s seminal novel, Catch-22 is a dark comedy war-drama series. Set during World War II, it follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier who contends with the rule that holds him back from continuing his risky combat missions, while wrestling with the conundrum that the Catch-22 rule presents.

Main Genre

Comedy

Creator(s)

Luke Davies, David Michôd

Seasons

1

Streaming Service(s)

Hulu, Prme Video

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Catch-22 is a stunning satirical dark comedy miniseries that is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Joseph Heller. The series follows a bombardier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II who is upset that thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. As his own military keeps increasing the number of missions they must fly, he continues to get more and more angry. Catch-22 is smartly written and quite funny throughout, while also not failing to capture the horror of the war.

The miniseries is full of talented actors, and Hugh Laurie fits right in alongside the rest of the stellar cast as he plays Major de Coverley, a major in the 256th squadron of the Army Air Forces. He rarely talks with his men, but he is able to get them to do what he wants despite that. It might not be the most significant role in the series, but Laurie captures Major de Coverley’s personality so well.

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Veep (2015-2019)

Hugh Laurie as Sen. Thomas James

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Comedy

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9/10

10/10

Release Date

2012 – 2018

Network

HBO Max

Showrunner

Armando Iannucci

Directors

Armando Iannucci

Writers

Armando Iannucci

Cast

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  Anna Chlumsky

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  Timothy Simons

Seasons

7

Story By

armando iannucci

Streaming Service(s)

Hulu, MAX

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Led by the delightful Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, the Vice President of the United States, Veep is a hilarious political satire series from start to finish. Its biting satire is perfect, and the writing is witty enough to consistently be not only engaging but insightful as well. It’s one television’s best comedy series and a staple of the political satire genre on TV.

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Hugh Laurie has a significant recurring role in Veep as Senator of Connecticut Thomas James, who is nominated by his party for the Vice President of the United States as Selina Meyer runs for President. His relationship with Selina gets messy during his time on the show, and he ends up screwing her over in more ways than one, with a stellar performance from Laurie in every scene that he is in.

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The Night Manager (2016)

Hugh Laurie as Richard Onslow Roper

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The Night Manager

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Drama

Thriller

10

9.7/10

Release Date

2016 – 2024

Network

BBC One

Directors

Susanne Bier

Writers

David Farr

Franchise(s)

Based on a novel by John le Carré

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  Tom Hiddleston

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  Hugh Laurie

Creator(s)

David Farr

Main Genre

Thriller

Seasons

1

Streaming Service(s)

A

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Running for only six episodes, The Night Manager is a fantastic British spy thriller series based on the novel of the same name by author John le Carré. The series follows Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), a former British soldier and night manager at a luxury hotel in Cairo, who is eventually tasked with infiltrating the inner circle of an infamous arms dealer. The taut series is incredibly well written, full of twists and turns, and features some knockout career performances from Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie.

Laurie plays Richard Roper, the arms dealer that Pine is tasked with infiltrating. On the surface, Roper is a charming guy who does fantastic charity work, but there is a darkness beneath the surface that makes him one of the world’s most dangerous men. The tension between Pine and Roper throughout The Night Manager is some truly intense television, and Hiddelston and Laurie are perfect on screen together.

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House (2004-2012)

Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House

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Drama

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8/10

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9.1/10

Release Date

2004 – 2012-00-00

Network

FOX

Showrunner

David Shore

Directors

Deran Sarafian

Writers

David Shore

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  Olivia Wilde

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  Jesse Spencer

House is a medical mystery drama in which the villain is typically a difficult-to-diagnose medical malady. It follows Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), a world-renowned disabled diagnostician with a notorious substance abuse issue. With his team of world-class doctors, House has built a reputation as one of the most brilliant doctors in the world – an especially impressive feat when taking into account that he rarely actually sees his patients.

Seasons

8

Story By

david shore

Streaming Service(s)

Peacock, MAX

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There are few medical dramas that have ever been as good as House was during its remarkable eight-season run. Following the eponymous Dr. Gregory House and his often unconventional methods for dealing with patients, House is everything that makes TV so incredible, as the character is explored in great depth over the course of the series. It can also be very funny, with Dr. House often being the center of the comedy just by the way he carries himself.

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It’s a no-brainer that Hugh Laurie’s performance in House is the best of his entire career, as it was the one that catapulted him to TV stardom, and for good reason. He is incredible as the character, commanding every scene that he has. Dr. Gregory House is arguably one of the most fascinating characters in any medical TV show, and it is largely due to the stunning performance by Hugh Laurie at the center of it all.

Hugh Laurie

Birthdate

June 11, 1959

Birthplace

Oxford, England, UK

Notable Projects

House, Tomorrowland, Stuart Little

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