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THEN AND NOW: The cast of ‘House’

Hugh Laurie.

Hugh Laurie played the titular Dr. House.

Hugh Laurie played the titular Dr. Gregory House.

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Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House. NBC Universal Television Distribution

Hugh Laurie starred as Dr. Gregory House in all eight seasons of “House.”

One of TV’s most famous antiheroes, House was a genius, yet despised, doctor who was often able to solve medical puzzles nobody else could.

Today, he’s still a thriving actor.

Hugh Laurie attends "The Personal History Of David Copperfield" World Premiere Party hosted by CÎROC Vodka at Weslodge, during the Toronto International Film Festival at Weslodge on September 05, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Hugh Laurie in 2019. Getty/Ernesto Distefano

Laurie has starred in multiple television shows since the conclusion of “House.”

He starred as Tom James in “Veep” between 2015 and 2019, and as space cruise ship captain Ryan Clark in HBO’s “Avenue 5” between 2020 and 2022.

The former “Blackadder” actor has also held a number of leading roles in movies, including 2015’s “Tomorrowland.”

Lisa Edelstein starred as Dr. Lisa Cuddy.

Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Lisa Cuddy.
Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Lisa Cuddy. Fox

Lisa Edelstein starred as Dr. Lisa Cuddy, Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital’s Dean of Medicine and Dr. House’s love interest, in “House” from seasons one to seven.

Edelstein was absent from the final season after Cuddy and House broke up and she left her role at the hospital.

She’s since starred in many other shows and movies.

Actor Lisa Edelstein attends the opening night of the 19th annual Hollyshorts Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 10, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
Lisa Edelstein attends the opening night of the 19th annual Hollyshorts Film Festival in Hollywood, California, in 2023. Getty/Michael Tullberg

After leaving “House,” Edelstein spent four years playing Abby McCarthy in the award-winning comedy-drama series “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.”

Since then, Edelstein has had roles in “The Good Doctor,” “The Kominsky Method,” and most recently, “Little Bird.”

Robert Sean Leonard was Dr. James Wilson.

Dr. James Wilson.
Robert Sean Leonard as Dr. James Wilson. Fox

In “House,” Dr. James Wilson was Dr. House’s peer and only true friend.

The role was played by Robert Sean Leonard in all eight seasons.

Leonard has since returned to work in the theater.

Robert Sean Leonard speaks onstage at The 63rd Annual Obie Awards at Terminal 5 on May 21, 2018 in New York City.
Robert Sean Leonard speaks onstage at The 63rd Annual Obie Awards in 2018. Getty/Jenny Anderson

In 2001, Leonard won a Tony Award for best featured actor in a play for his portrayal of poet A. E. Housman in “The Invention of Love.”

Since “House” ended in 2012, Leonard has continued to star in television series such as “Law & Order: SVU” and “The Good Doctor,” but has also returned to the stage.

He’s held leading roles in “Richard II,” “Camelot,” and “Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo.”

Omar Epps played Dr. Eric Foreman.

Omar Epps as Dr. Eric Foreman.
Omar Epps as Dr. Eric Foreman. Fox

A neurologist, Omar Epps’ Dr. Eric Foreman was a member of Dr. House’s team of specialists at Princeton–Plainsboro.

Foreman was one of the most prominent characters in all eight seasons of “House.”

Today, he’s starring in a “Power” prequel series.

Omar Epps on Monday, November 7, 2022.
Omar Epps in 2022. Getty/Nathan Congleton/NBC

After saying goodbye to Dr. Foreman, Epps starred in “Resurrection” between 2014 and 2015, and “Shooter” between 2016 and 2018.

Since 2021, he’s played Detective Malcolm Howard in “Power” prequel, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.”

Jesse Spencer starred as Dr. Robert Chase.

Dr. Robert Chase.
Jesse Spencer as Dr. Robert Chase. Fox

Like Foreman, Dr. Robert Chase was part of Dr. House’s diagnostics team until the end of season three, when House fired him.

Chase continued to work at Princeton–Plainsboro as a surgeon before he returned to House’s team in season six.

Spencer starred in “Chicago Fire” after “House.”

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Jesse Spencer as Matthew Casey in “Chicago Fire.” Getty/Lori Allen/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

Almost immediately after “House” finished, Spencer took up a role as firefighter Matthew Casey in the drama “Chicago Fire,” which he held until the show ended in 2021.

You’ll next catch him in the upcoming Disney+ series, “Last Days of the Space Age.”

Jennifer Morrison was Dr. Allison Cameron.

Jennifer Morrison was Dr. Allison Cameron.
Jennifer Morrison was Dr. Allison Cameron. Fox

Jennifer Morrison played Dr. Allison Cameron, another of Dr. House’s team and Chase’s wife, between seasons one and six of “House.”

She was absent from season seven after divorcing Dr. Chase but returned for two brief cameos.

Morrison is now a successful director.

Jennifer Morrison attends the Clarins exclusive dinner at Nobu Malibu on November 03, 2023 in Malibu, California.
Jennifer Morrison in 2023. Getty/Charley Gallay

As well as continuing to star in television series and films, most notably as the main protagonist in “Once Upon a Time” from 2011 to 2018, Morrison has moved into directing since the end of “House.”

Morrison has directed episodes of “Euphoria,” Surface,” and most recently, “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.”

Olivia Wilde played Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley.

Olivia Wilde as Thirteen.
Olivia Wilde as Thirteen. Fox

Olivia Wilde’s Dr. Remy Hadley, also known as Thirteen, earned her spot on House’s team in season four.

Diagnosed with terminal Huntington’s disease, Thirteen appeared in 81 episodes of “House.”

 

Like Morrison, Wilde is now a successful director.

Olivia Wilde attends the Baby2Baby Gala in November 2022.
Olivia Wilde attends the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala in November 2022. Araya Doheny/Getty Images

Wilde made her film directorial debut in 2019 with “Booksmart,” which won her the award for best first feature at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2020.

In 2022, Wilde directed her second feature, “Don’t Worry Darling,” a psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, and former One Direction singer Harry Styles.

Peter Jacobson was Dr. Chris Taub.

Dr. Chris Taub.
Dr. Chris Taub. Fox

Peter Jacobson joined the cast of “House” as Dr. Chris Taub in season four.

Dr. Taub was a plastic surgeon on Dr. House’s team.

Jacobson is still acting today.

Peter Jacobson attends "The Americans" Season 6 Premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on March 16, 2018 in New York City.
Peter Jacobson. Getty/Jamie McCarthy

Jacobson has starred in a number of television series and movies, including “Ray Donovan,” “Cars 2,” and “Transformers.”

Most notably, he held a recurring role in the American science fiction drama “Colony” between 2016 and 2018.

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