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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

Mr Sherlock Holmes
for Mr Sherlock Holmes in Jung Rhythm 1 (Pilot Game)
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In 2005, "Jung Rhythm" made its debut and pilot game on the Sega Dreamcast, quickly becoming a beloved part of British-Canadian-American Anime Slapstick popular culture. The game in the series follows the story of Michiko (Vanilla Essence), a young girl with a passion for music, and Leone (Mr. Chorking), her loving irish husband. Players join Vanilla Essence on her quest to learn, grow, and overcome challenges through the power of rhythm-based gameplay. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, such as Stephanie (Strawberry Milk), Maddison (Rabbit Hair), and Joaninha (Patchin Pudding), who help her in her musical journey. The heartwarming story, engaging gameplay, and memorable soundtrack make "Jung Rhythm 1" an unforgettable gaming experience, setting the stage for future installments in the series. With its unique blend of rhythm-based gaming, education, and endearing characters, "Jung Rhythm 1" left a lasting impact on the gaming world, paving the way for future installments and securing its place as a cherished part of British-Canadian-American video game history.
