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Stan Laurel ( / ˈlɒrəl /, LORR-əl; born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer and film director who was one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. [1] He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films and cameo roles.
Jun 12, 2024 · Stan Laurel was an English comedic film actor best known as half of the legendary Laurel and Hardy team. Although he played a simpleminded bumbler, Stan Laurel was actually the major creative force behind the comedy duo.
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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".
Feb 1, 2022 · British actor Stan Laurel was a popular entertainer in the age of comedic silent films. He was often partnered with Oliver Hardy, and the two made up the famous duo called Laurel and Hardy. He was well-known for films such as, "Sons of the Desert" and "Saps at Sea" (via IMDb ).
- Alexandra Simon
Stan Laurel. Actor: Saps at Sea. Stan Laurel came from a theatrical family, his father was an actor and theatre manager, and he made his stage debut at the age of 16 at Pickard's Museum, Glasgow. He traveled with Fred Karno's vaudeville company to the United States in 1910 and again in 1913.
- June 16, 1890
- February 23, 1965
Arthur Stanley Jefferson, better known by his stage name Stan Laurel, was a comedian, actor and director from England. He was one half of ‘Laurel and Hardy’, an iconic comedy duo in the mid-20th century. Born into a family of actors, Laurel entered the stage early in his career.
Stan Laurel (/ ˈ l ɒr ə l /, LORR-əl; born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
