The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Hugh Laurie with the 2,593^rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.

(photo by Bob Freeman)

The star in the category of Television was dedicated in front of the Pig n’ Whistle, at 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to add Hugh Laurie to our illustrious Walk of Fame. His star is going to be set in a very appropriate location, a British pub called the Pig N’ Whistle where he joins other British luminaries such as Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Ridley Scott and Dame Helen Mirren,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame.

Laurie was born in Oxford, England and attended Eton College and Cambridge University, where he received a degree in Anthropology. The award-winning actor, writer, producer and musician is best known for his scene-stealing roles in television and film.

Laurie now stars as forensic neuro-psychiatrist Eldon Chance in Hulu’s upcoming drama “Chance,” which premiered on Oct. 19. He most recently earned his eighth Emmy nomination for his performance on the AMC miniseries “The Night Manager.” Laurie reprised his role as Senator Tom James on the last season of HBO’s Emmy-winning comedy “Veep” opposite Julia Louis Dreyfus.

Laurie previously earned two Golden Globe Awards for his role as Dr. Gregory House on the long-running Fox series “House.” He starred as the acerbic doctor for eight seasons, earning six Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series as a producer and two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.