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James Hugh Calum Laurie CBE (born June 11, 1959), known professionally as Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, director, singer, musician, comedian, and author. He is known for portraying the title character on the Fox medical drama series House (2004–2012), for which he received two Golden Globe Awards and nominations for numerous other awards. He was listed in the 2011 Guinness World Records as the most watched leading man on television and was one of the highest-paid actors in a television drama, earning £250,000 ($409,000) per episode of House. His other television credits include arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper in the miniseries The Night Manager (2016), for which he won his third Golden Globe Award, and Senator Tom James in the HBO sitcom Veep (2012–2019), for which he received his 10th Emmy Award nomination. Forced to abandon rowing during a bout of glandular fever, he joined the Cambridge Footlights, a university dramatic club that has produced many well-known actors and comedians. There he met Emma Thompson, with whom he had a romantic relationship, which later ended yet they remain good friends. She introduced him to his future comedy partner, Stephen Fry. Laurie, Fry and Thompson later parodied themselves as the University Challenge representatives of "Footlights College, Oxbridge" in "Bambi", an episode of The Young Ones, with the series' co-writer Ben Elton completing their team.
Hugh Laurie
Robert E. Lee
for Robert E. Lee in Choctaw: The American Story
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Part 1: Bonds of Friendship (Early 1800s) The story begins in the early 1800s, introducing Nigan, young Choctaw warrior, and Benjamin, compassionate American settler. Nigan and Benjamin's friendship blossoms against the backdrop of a changing landscape. As tensions rise between Native nations and encroaching settlers, the Choctaw Nation and the United States forge a unique alliance based on respect, understanding, and shared values. Part 2: The Trail of Tears and Unity (1830s) The Choctaw Nation faces the tragic Trail of Tears, but unlike history, the bond of friendship between Nigan and Benjamin remains intact. The two friends navigate the challenges of displacement together, showcasing the strength of their alliance. With the support of their American allies, perseveres through adversity for future cooperation. Part 3: Allies in Conflict (1860s-1870s) The Civil War erupts, testing the strength of the Choctaw-American alliance. Nigan and Benjamin find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, yet their friendship endures. Part 4: Struggles for Equality (Late 1800s-1900s) As the United States undergoes societal changes, Nigan and Benjamin work together to navigate the challenges of assimilation policies and the fight for Native American rights. Despite facing adversity, the Choctaw Nation and their American allies stand united in their pursuit of justice and equality. Their shared experiences become a testament to the strength of their enduring friendship.
