5 Best Hugh Laurie Performances Ever, Ranked
One of the most famous British actors in the world, Hugh Laurie has starred in a plethora of movies and shows — but these five are undoubtedly his best works ever.
5. Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
Despite Monsters vs. Aliens being a voice acting gig for Hugh Laurie, his performance in this animated comedic sci-fi movie was immaculate. The actor portrayed one of the funniest monsters, Dr. Cockroach, who proved invaluable to Ginormica and her team as they were battling away the alien invasion of the Earth.
4. House (2004-2012)
In this hugely beloved and successful American TV series about an eccentric doctor, Hugh Laurie famously played the main character, Dr. Gregory House. House is by no means a pleasant person to be around, but he’s a medical genius, so everyone puts up with him. The show is fun…since you’re not on the receiving end of House’s wits.
3. Stuart Little (1999)
A brilliant example of blending live-action performances with computer-animated graphics, Stuart Little is a classic and endearing movie about a little anthropomorphic mouse who was adopted by a human family. Hugh Laurie plays the father of said family, Mr. Frederick Little, and his performance is one of the movie’s highlights.
2. Blackadder (1983-1989)
This sensational British sitcom has a fun concept that sees both the viewers and the protagonist, Edmund Blackadder, jump between several different historical periods of the medieval era. Hugh Laurie became one of the show’s most beloved recurring actors, playing four different characters in various episodes of Blackadder.
1. The Night Manager ( 2016)
The most recent show on our list, The Night Manager features a more mature and experienced Hugh Laurie. This British spy thriller follows a retired intelligence officer (played by none other than Tom Hiddleston ) infiltrating an infamous big-name arms dealer Dicky (played by Hugh Laurie himself). Both the show and Laurie were nominated for numerous awards for The Night Manager and won them.