Oliver Hardy

(1892-1957)

silent film comedian

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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 1927 to 1955. 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.

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Born	Oliver Norvell Hardy 18 January 1892 Harlem, Georgia
Died	7 August 1957 (aged 65) North Hollywood, California
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Madelyn Saloshin - · · m. 1913; div. 1921 info edit

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Myrtle Reeves 1897-1983 · American actress · m. 1921; div. 1937 info edit

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