Peter Jacobson
One of the three new team members hired by House in the episode "Games."
Peter Jacobson portrayed Dr. Chris Taub on House, M.D. He first appeared as a recurring character in season four, episodes 2–9, and became a main cast member from episodes 10–16. Taub is one of the seven applicants House initially narrows down from forty candidates for the vacant diagnostic team positions. He is ultimately hired by House in the episode "Games," along with Dr. Lawrence Kutner and Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley.
Quick Facts
- Character portrayed
- Dr. Chris Taub
- First appearance
- Season 4, Episode 2 (recurring episodes 2–9)
- Actor status
- Recurring/Regular Cast Member
Lore & Background
Peter Jacobson joined the cast of House during the fourth season, which premiered on September 25, 2007 and ended May 19, 2008. The season was reduced from 24 planned episodes to 16 due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Jacobson's character, Dr. Chris Taub, was one of seven actors introduced to the cast that season. The other six were Kal Penn (Dr. Lawrence Kutner), Olivia Wilde (Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley), Andy Comeau (Travis Brennan), Edi Gathegi (Jeffrey Cole), Carmen Argenziano (Henry Dobson), and Anne Dudek (Amber Volakis). Of these, only Jacobson, Penn, and Wilde became regulars.
Reader's Guide
Peter Jacobson's character, Dr. Chris Taub, is introduced during season four of House. The season's production was interrupted by the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which reduced the episode count from 24 to 16. Executive producer Katie Jacobs noted that this made it difficult for writers to finish story arcs. Jacobson's casting was part of a larger introduction of seven new actors to the cast. Taub is a cardiologist. He is one of three new regulars added to the main cast, along with Kal Penn and Olivia Wilde. The cast table shows Jacobson as a main cast member for episodes 10–16 and recurring for episodes 2–9.
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