Hugh Laurie has left the “House” that made him famous in the United States, but his presence in American popular culture is far from over.

When he began his run as Dr. Gregory House on the wildly popular Fox series “House M.D.,” many U.S. viewers didn’t realize Laurie is from England, so convincing was his American tone of voice and mannerisms. Some fans who hear Laurie sing in concert or on his first release for Warner Brothers, “Let Them Talk,” may still find it hard to believe that he’s British, so convincing is his presentation of New Orleans-style blues.