Hugh Laurie

James Hugh Calum Laurie ;

-His father, William George Ranald Mundell Laurie (known as Ran), and mother, Patricia, are both of Scottish descent.
-Is the youngest of four children, by six years. He has a brother, Charles, who works as a lawyer/shepherd in Scotland, and two sisters.

-Although his first name is James, he has never been called that. His third name, Calum, is an old Scottish variant of the name Malcolm. His brother's full name is Charles Alexander Lyon Mundell Laurie.

-His son Bill auditioned for a role in a Harry Potter film but was told he was too young.
-His daughter Rebecca Laurie starred in the film Wit (2001) (TV) as Emma Thompson's character aged five.

-He has three children: Charles Archibald Laurie (b. Nov 1988), William (Bill) Albert Laurie (b. Jan 1991), and Rebecca Laurie (Rebecca Augusta Laurie, b. Sep 10, 1993) with
Jo Green (16 June 1989 - present).

-Actor, Writer, Producer Stephen Fry is godfather of his three children.

-Is a published author (The Gun Seller - 1997). He has another book due in 2009.

-He is an accomplished piano player.

-Great-great-nephew of actor George Alexander.

-Is the uncle of actress Rachel Hurd-Wood.