1892 – 1957

Oliver Hardy

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

film screenwriterfilm actorfilm directorstunt performercomedian

Born

1892-01-18, Harlem

Died

1957-08-07

Birthplace state

Georgia

Biography

Oliver Hardy was born in Harlem, Georgia in 1892 and died in 1957. He was a comic actor, screenwriter, director, stunt performer, singer, and comedian who appeared in his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. Hardy formed a comedy partnership with Stan Laurel that lasted from 1926 to 1957, during which they appeared together in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. In his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.

Occupation

Oliver Hardy is recorded as a film screenwriter, a film actor, a film director, a stunt performer, a comedian, a singer, a screenwriter and a actor, born in Georgia (1892–1957).

Connections to Georgia

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Frequently asked about Oliver Hardy

Who was Oliver Hardy?

Oliver Hardy was American comic actor famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy (1892–1957), born in Georgia (1892 – 1957).

When and where was Oliver Hardy born?

Oliver Hardy was born on 1892-01-18 in Harlem.

When did Oliver Hardy die?

Oliver died on 1957-08-07.

What was Oliver Hardy known for?

Oliver Hardy is recorded as a film screenwriter, a film actor, a film director, a stunt performer, a comedian, a singer, a screenwriter and a actor.

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