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Oliver Hardy
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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 si…
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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 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.
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- 2025
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2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Movie Self - Sherlock Pinkham(archive footage)
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2025
Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
Movie Archive Footage
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2024
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
Movie (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2021
The Real Charlie Chaplin
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2020
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
Movie (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2020
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2019
Stan & Ollie - Unforgettable Comedies
Movie Ollio
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2018
Stan & Ollie
Movie Thanks
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2011
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2011
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2011
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Movie Himself (archive footage)
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2010
Dick & Doof - Best of
Movie Schauspieler
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2009
The Parrott Chase
Movie (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2006
Stan & Ollie - The Best Comic Shorts
Movie Oliver
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2005
Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
Movie Hardy
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2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2002
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2001
Laurel & Hardy - Best of II
Movie Ollie
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1999
Laurel & Hardy - Best of
Movie Ollie
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1996
Chaplin's Goliath
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1994
That's Entertainment! III
Movie (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Movie Ollie / Fanny / Bert (archive footage)
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1990
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1986
Classic Comedy Teams
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Movie (archive footage)
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1982
Dance of the Cookoos
Movie
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1979
The Hollywood Clowns
Movie (archive footage)
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1978
Laurel and Hardy Laughtoons
Movie Ollie
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1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
Movie (archive footage)
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1976
Hooray for Hollywood
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1974
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1972
Another Nice Mess
Movie Hardy (archive footage)
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1970
4 Clowns
Movie (archive footage)
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1970
Dick und Doof
TV show Oliver
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1968
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
Movie Ollie / Bert (archive footage)
- 1967
- 1967
