Oliver Hardy
Born
18 January 1892 (134)
Place of Birth
Harlem, Georgia, USA
Also known as
Oliver Norvell Hardy, Oliver N. Hardy
Biography
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 early works, he was billed as "Babe Hardy". Oliver Hardy died from cerebral thrombosis on August 7, 19...
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 early works, he was billed as "Babe Hardy". Oliver Hardy died from cerebral thrombosis on August 7, 1957, at age 65. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located at 1500 Vine Street, Hollywood, California.
Filmography (40)
Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025
Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
2025
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
2024
The Real Charlie Chaplin
2021
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
2020
Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
2020
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
2011
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
2011
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
2011
Dick & Doof - Best of
2010
The Parrott Chase
2009
Stanlio & Ollio Le migliori comiche
2006
Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
2005
Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
2002
Laurel & Hardy - Best of II
2001
Laurel & Hardy - Best of
1999
Chaplin's Goliath
1996
That's Entertainment! III
1994
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
1990
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
Dance of the Cookoos
1982
The Hollywood Clowns
1979
Laurel and Hardy Laughtoons
1978
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
Hooray for Hollywood
1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
1974
4 Clowns
1970
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
1968
The Crazy World of Laurel and Hardy
1967
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
1967
Salute to Stan Laurel
1965
Laurel and Hardy's Laughing 20's
1965
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
30 Years of Fun
1963