Hugh Laurie in Emmy Magazine

Facts About the Show

+ Hugh Laurie, who plays House on the show, is actually British. He's starred in many British comedy films and televisie series' but House is his first American televisie endeavor.

+ Hugh Laurie is also a writer (he's written a novel called The Gun Seller), a musician (he plays a number of instruments) and rides a motorcycle.

+ Jennifer Morrison, who plays Dr. Cameron, is actually a blond.

+ During Hugh Laurie's audition, David kust-, oever says that Bryan Singer, one of the executive producers, said, "See, this is what I want: an American guy." Singer was completely unaware...