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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.
Laurel and Hardy were a British-American comedy team during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and American Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). Starting their career as a duo in the silent film era, they later successfully transitioned to "talkies".
Jun 20, 2024 · Oliver Hardy was an American comedic film actor best known as half of the Laurel and Hardy comedy duo. Teamed with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy made some 100 comedies—many of them classics—between 1921 and 1950.
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Jun 1, 2024 · Discover 21 fascinating facts about Oliver Hardy, the iconic comedian and one half of the beloved duo Laurel and Hardy. From his early life to his impressive career, dive into the captivating world of this comedic legend.
Oliver Hardy. Actor: Saps at Sea. Although his parents were never in show business, as a young boy Oliver Hardy was a gifted singer and, by age eight, was performing with minstrel shows. In 1910 he ran a movie theatre, which he preferred to studying law.
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Jan 27, 2022 · Oliver Hardy, of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, suffered from poor health before his death. Here's what the last months of his life were like.
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 1957.
