Why does the English actor on House speak with an American accent??

Answer 1

Its called "acting"

Answer 2

I would think it would be quite awkward for an American doctor, born and raised in America to speak with an English accent. Don't you?

Answer 3

i don't understand why human beings replace their accents. it is a similar element while an American places on an english accessory. The accessory works for the character yet then in different issues the actor in simple terms sounds extraordinary. i'm getting used to listening to one element and while they modify it, i'm getting thrown.

Answer 4

Because the writers, producers, and directors of the show wanted the part to be played by an American, but they loved Hugh Laurie when they saw him. It is explained in the bonus features of the season one DVD set(which i have and have watched many times).

Answer 5

It's probably because there is nothing special and surprising about a snooty brit (if anything, that character is more of a norm associated with the British). Seems an American character would be more interesting.

Answer 6

Because the creators of the show and its producers wanted the part to be played by an American. It is briefly explained in the bonus features of season one.

Answer 7

Its called Acting. He's using voice training to disguise his english accent.

Answer 8

well the creater of house demanded the actor to be like a true american jack ass...(note:american's are not jackasses...) ...it was funny when he chose this dude that he didn't know he was actually british!

Answer 9

I thought that when he recovered from his surgery after being shot, he would use his British accent, but I guess not.

Answer 10

Beacuse thats what the script called for.