Gregory House

Gregory House is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American television series House. Portrayed by Hugh Laurie, House is a medical genius and the head of the diagnostic department at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey. The character was created by David Shore and is known for his unconventional methods and abrasive personality.

Character Overview[edit | edit source]

Dr. Gregory House is a diagnostician with a specialty in infectious diseases and nephrology. He is renowned for his diagnostic skills and his ability to solve complex medical cases that other doctors cannot. House is also known for his reliance on Vicodin to manage pain resulting from an infarction in his quadriceps muscle, which left him with a permanent limp.

Personality[edit | edit source]

House is characterized by his misanthropic attitude, sarcasm, and disregard for hospital rules and procedures. Despite his abrasive nature, he is deeply committed to his patients and often goes to great lengths to diagnose and treat them. His methods often involve breaking ethical and legal boundaries, which frequently puts him at odds with hospital administration and his colleagues.

Relationships[edit | edit source]

House has a complex relationship with his best friend, Dr. James Wilson, the head of the oncology department. Wilson often serves as House's conscience and confidant. House also has a tumultuous relationship with Lisa Cuddy, the hospital's Dean of Medicine, with whom he shares a romantic history.

Team Members[edit | edit source]

Throughout the series, House works with a team of diagnosticians who assist him in solving medical cases. His original team includes Eric Foreman, Allison Cameron, and Robert Chase. Over the course of the series, the team undergoes several changes, with new members such as Remy "Thirteen" Hadley, Chris Taub, and Lawrence Kutner joining the team.

Medical Cases[edit | edit source]

Each episode of House typically follows a formula where House and his team work to diagnose a patient with a mysterious illness. The cases often involve rare diseases and unusual symptoms, requiring House to use his extensive medical knowledge and unconventional thinking to find a solution.

Cultural Impact[edit | edit source]

Gregory House has become an iconic character in television history, known for his sharp wit and complex personality. The character has been praised for bringing attention to the field of diagnostic medicine and for challenging traditional portrayals of doctors on television.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Hugh Laurie received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Gregory House, earning multiple awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama.