House: Created by David Shore. With Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer. Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way. House (also known as House, M.D. and Dr. House in some international markets) is an American medical drama television series created by David Shore for Fox. It aired for eight seasons from November 16, 2004 to May 21, 2012. This article is about Gregory House. For information about the show, see House, M.D. Dr. Gregory Greg House, better known by his last name, is the main character and protagonist of the House series. He is portrayed by English actor Hugh Laurie. He is a Board Certified Diagnostician with a double specialty of Infectious Disease and Nephrology. House DETAILS Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) is devoid of anything resembling bedside manner and wouldn't even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. Dr. Gregory House is devoid of bedside manner and wouldn't even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor while his unconventional thinking and flawless instincts have afforded him a great deal of respect. List of House cast members For more detailed character information, see List of House characters. Below is a list of actors and actresses that are or were part of the cast of the American drama television series House. House (TV Series 2004–2012) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. House, M.D. title card The Wikipedia article on this subject was the featured article on May 8, 2011. This article uses text from the Wikipedia article under a Creative Commons license. The show is narrated by David Shore. House (also called House, M.D.) is an American television medical drama that originally ran on the Fox network for eight seasons, from November 16, 2004 to May 21, 2012. The. The official YouTube channel for House M.D! 🏥 Re-live all the best moments from the show and discover exclusive behind the scenes content. 🎬 Don't miss the best clips and mashups of TV's. Hugh Laurie stars as Dr. Gregory House, an ornery physician who loathes his patients but is a genius at treating mysterious ailments.