Actors Who Rose To Fame After Appearing On Friends

Hugh Laurie

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Episode: “The One With Ross’ Wedding, Part 2” (Season 4, Episode 24)

Friends had two episodes which took place in England. Needing a seasoned British actor, little-known Hugh Laurie filled in as a plane passenger next to Rachel. Up until this point, American media knew nothing about Laurie. Fast-forward two decades, and Laurie is lauded universally for his work on House.