Oliver Hardy

Also known as Norvell Hardy, Ollie Hardy, Babe Hardy, Oliver Norvell Hardy

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

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Oliver Hardy was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer who was part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Born in Harlem, Georgia, in 1892, he began his work period in 1914. Hardy was male and spoke English. He is recognized in the Hollywood Walk of Fame collection and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hardy died in Hollywood in 1957 due to natural causes. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. His notable physical characteristic included a toothbrush moustache. He worked in the acting department and is associated with the official website for Laurel & Hardy.

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Harlem, Georgia, USA

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…

Known for

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
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations — (archive footage) (uncredited)2020
Stan & Ollie - Unforgettable Comedies — Ollio2019
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films — Himself (archive footage)2011
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy — Self (archive footage)2011

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Type: Person
Country: United States
Active from: 1892
Active to: 1957

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Listeners: 226
Total plays: 570

Official website

Laurel & Hardy - The Official Website

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Part of: Laurel and Hardy
Family name: Hardy
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Harlem
Place of death: Hollywood
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Official website: www.laurel-and-hardy.com
Image: Oliver Hardy - 1938.jpg

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place of burial: Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Commons category: Oliver Hardy
date of birth: 1892-01-18
date of death: 1957-08-07
manner of death: natural causes
filmography: Oliver Hardy filmography
related category: Category:Films directed by Oliver Hardy
start of work period: 1914-00-00
facial hair: toothbrush moustache
name in native language: Oliver Hardy
partner in business or sport: Stan Laurel
writing language: English language
birth name: Oliver Norvell Hardy

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Encyclopedic overview

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.

Early life and education

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