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Oliver Hardy

American comic actor famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy (1892–1957)

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Oliver Hardy was an American comic actor best known for his partnership with Stan Laurel in the famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, which entertained audiences throughout the early-to-mid 20th century. He remains a significant figure in comedy history, helping to pioneer slapstick and physical humor during the silent and early sound film era.

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Born: 1892-01-18
Died: 1957-08-07
Works: 1

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Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1927 to 1951. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In some of his…

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Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures — Archive Footage2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again! — Self - Sherlock Pinkham(archive footage)2025
Laurel & Hardy: Year Three2025
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two — (archive footage) (uncredited)2024
The Real Charlie Chaplin — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2021
Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition2020

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Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.

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