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Quiz about The Life Of Hugh Laurie
Quiz about The Life Of Hugh Laurie

The Life Of Hugh Laurie Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the life of my favourite actor, Hugh Laurie, of Blackadder fame.

A multiple-choice quiz by carolramshaw. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
carolramshaw
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
230,441
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
662
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which show did Hugh Laurie play short-tempered American Doctor Gregory House? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of Hugh Laurie's debut novel? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which film did Hugh play British Officer Steady? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is Hugh Laurie's birthday? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who did Hugh Laurie marry in 1989? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Hugh Laurie appeared in all four of the "Blackadder" series.


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following characters has Hugh Laurie NOT played? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the episode "Bambi" (1984) of "The Young Ones", Hugh Laurie played a member of the opposing team in University challenge, along with three other contestants. Which one of these actors/actresses was NOT a contestant? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following performers has Hugh Laurie NOT starred alongside in "Blackadder"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Hugh Laurie has portrayed many different roles in both TV and film. Which of the choices below does not describe one of them? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which show did Hugh Laurie play short-tempered American Doctor Gregory House?

Answer: House, M.D.

House, M.D. began in 2004, immediately launching British-born actor, Hugh Laurie, to international fame. Although he was already a household name in England, the role as Dr. House was arguably one of his more famous roles.
2. What was the name of Hugh Laurie's debut novel?

Answer: The Gun Seller

"The Gun Seller" was published in 1996, and is about a British Ex-army soldier unwillingly thrust into a terrorist organization. It is a piece of fiction, written by Hugh Laurie. A plan for the film is underway.
"Fortysomething" was the name of a telemovie that Hugh directed and starred in, while "The Paper Soldier" was his second novel. "The Gun Slinger" was my attempt at throwing you off. Did it work?
3. In which film did Hugh play British Officer Steady?

Answer: The Borrowers

"The Borrowers" (1997) was about a tribe of small 'Borrowers' living inside a family's house. John Goodman and Jim Broadbent also starred in the movie.

Hugh appeared in all of these movies. He played an English henchman in "101 Dalmatians" (1996), another English character in "Maybe Baby" (2000), but he used the same American accent in "Stuart Little" (1999) that would later be used for his role as Doctor Gregory House.
4. What is Hugh Laurie's birthday?

Answer: 11th June, 1959

Hugh was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, 11th June, 1959, making him a Gemini.
5. Who did Hugh Laurie marry in 1989?

Answer: Jo Green

Hugh Laurie married Jo Green in 1989. Their first three children were Charlie, Bill and Rebecca. Sunetra Sastry is the wife of fellow Englishman, Rowan Atkinson.
6. Hugh Laurie appeared in all four of the "Blackadder" series.

Answer: False

Hugh did not appear in any of the first series. He played Simon Partridge in episode six of "Blackadder II" (1985), and then played Prince Ludwig the Indestructible in episode seven. He was a regular in the last two series (1987 and 1989), playing George.
7. Which of the following characters has Hugh Laurie NOT played?

Answer: Marvin The Egotistical

Hugh played Prince Ludwig the Indestructable, his one-time German "Blackadder II" (1985) alter-ego. Lt. George was his regular part in "Blackadder Goes Forth" (1989). He played Baron Hector Hulot in "Cousin Bette" (1998).
8. In the episode "Bambi" (1984) of "The Young Ones", Hugh Laurie played a member of the opposing team in University challenge, along with three other contestants. Which one of these actors/actresses was NOT a contestant?

Answer: Jennifer Saunders

Hugh Laurie belonged to the Cambridge Footlights Comedy Revue, where he met Emma Thompson who then introduced him to Stephen Fry. Ben Elton, of course, co-wrote "The Young Ones" (1982), and they all remain good friends to this day.
9. Which of the following performers has Hugh Laurie NOT starred alongside in "Blackadder"?

Answer: Christopher Ryan.

Miranda Richardson was in the episode: "General Hospital" of "Blackadder Goes Forth" (1989). Geoffrey Palmer was in the episode "Goodbyeeeeeee" of the same series, and Nigel Planer is in the episode "Nob and Nobility", of "Blackadder the Third" (1987).
10. Hugh Laurie has portrayed many different roles in both TV and film. Which of the choices below does not describe one of them?

Answer: Old, wealthy and good with a racquet.

Gregory House's stubbled jaw and cane-aided limp make for a great doctor, while he brought Kenneth Grahame's Toad of Toad Hall to life brilliantly in "The Adventures of Mole" (1995) . He depicted an aloof English businessman in "Flight of the Phoenix" (2004). If you've seen him good with a racquet (either wealthy or old) give me a call.
Source: Author carolramshaw

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