Even though House MD is the show that introduced Hugh Laurie to the world, for me, his appearances in Blackadder are what propelled him to success in the UK and Europe.
Everyone's mentioning Hugh Laurie's roles in Blackadder the Third and Blackadder Goes Forth.
However, his roles in Blackadder II don't get much recognition and I feel they should.
In "Beer", he first played Simon Partridge or "Mr. Ostrich", a drunk who loved rude words with HL being very impressive even though his screen time was limited.
It was the next episode, "Chains" where HL took on the role of Prince Ludwig the Indestructible, a master of disguise who first began as a joke but by the end of the episode, fulfiled his ambitions but at the expense of the lives of Blackadder and his allies.
I'm not sure but I think Ludwig is HL's first ever villainous role.
Either way, for me, I think HL is at his acting best whenever he's playing villains.
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments.
(Contains spoilers for the show's episodes).
Blackadder- The Whole Rotten Saga.
Documentary to celebrate 25 years of Blackadder.
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth series finale episode, "Goodbyeee".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth series finale episode, "Goodbyeee".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth series finale episode, "Goodbyeee".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "General Hospital".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Private Plane".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh or Gorgeous Georgina in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Major Star".
(HL looks great in drag).
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh or Gorgeous Georgina in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Major Star".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh or Gorgeous Georgina in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Major Star".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh or Gorgeous Georgina in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Major Star".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh or Gorgeous Georgina in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Major Star".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Major Star".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth episode, "Corporal Punishment".
Hugh Laurie as Lieutenant The Hon. George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the Blackadder Goes Forth series premiere episode, "Captain Cook".