Sunday, April 26, 2009

Begging For Inclusion

While watching a movie this morning, I paused the video for a moment to take in the silent plea from the face frozen on the screen.

It can't be easy for him. He was Stephen Fry's sketch comedy sidekick. He was George on "Black Adder." He was Bertie on "Jeeves and Wooster." But approximately 47.8 gazillion Americans would see his visage on Stuart Little and, if they recognized him at all, say, "Hey, it's House!"

Look at those eyes. I know a cry for help when I see it.

Hugh Laurie, despite your ability to do such a convincing American accent and your super-stardom on US television, to me you will always be officially one of the 50 British Actors.

No comments: