Where You've Seen The Cast Of Avenue 5 Before

As the crew and guests aboard "Avenue 5" contend with the challenges of their unexpected flight path, they rely on the competent leadership of Captain Ryan Clark, played by Hugh Laurie. The English comedian and actor behind Captain Clark is the child of an Olympic gold medalist and was following in his dad's footsteps as a rower when his plans fell through after contracting a serious case of mononucleosis, commonly known as glandular fever, according to PBS. To fill the void, Laurie joined the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club, known commonly as the "Cambridge Footlights," an amateur Cambridge student sketch comedy club known for producing talent like Douglas Adams, John Cleese, Emma Thompson, Olivia Colman, and Stephen Fry. It was through the Footlights that Laurie met Stephen Fry, who would later become his comedy partner for many years, his best friend, and godfather to Laurie's children.

Although Laurie was famous in the U.K. for his comedy sketch show "A Bit of Fry and Laurie" as well as his work on "Blackadder," he would become a household name in the United States for his iconic role as the eponymous Dr. Gregory House on "House." In the series, Laurie used an American accent that was so flawless many Americans were stunned to learn he was actually British. Laurie's many TV credits include the role of Sen. Tom James on "Veep," Dr. Eldon Chance on "Chance," Major de Coverley on "Catch-22," and a number of guest appearances over the years. He also has plenty of film credits including "Tomorrowland" and "The Man in the Iron Mask" as well as an extensive voice acting resume.