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Oliver Hardy
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297 known credits
1.3 popularity score 65 years
Biography
About Oliver Hardy
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.
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.
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Oliver Hardy across film and television
297credited titles
295movie credits
2TV credits
1914–2025screen career span
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Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
The Real Charlie Chaplin
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
Stan & Ollie - Unforgettable Comedies
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
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