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James Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE (born June 11, 1959) is an English actor, comedian, writer and musician. He first reached fame as a cast member of Blackadder and then as one half of the Fry and Laurie double act, along with his friend and comedy partner, Stephen Fry. Since 2004, he has starred as Dr. Gregory House, the protagonist in the FOX television drama House.

 

With Dr. Gregory House, Laurie has also been awarded a large increase in salary, from what was rumoured to be a mid-range five-figure sum to $350,000 per episode. His House contract was also extended for an additional year, allowing for at least a fifth season to be produced.

 

Emmy Awards

    * 2005 - Nominated - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
    * 2007 - Nominated - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
    * 2008 - Nominated - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Golden Globe Awards

    * 2005 - Nominated - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
    * 2006 - Winner - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
    * 2007 - Winner - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama

Satellite Awards

    * 2005 - Winner - Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama
    * 2006 - Winner - Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama

Screen Actors Guild Awards

    * 2006 - Nominated - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
    * 2007 - Winner - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Television Critics Association

    * 2005 - Winner - Individual Achievement in Drama
    * 2006 - Winner - Individual Achievement in Drama
    * 2007 - Nominated - Individual Achievement in Drama

Teen Choice Award

    * 2007 - Winner - TV Actor: Drama