Oliver Hardy
Biography
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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Movies (47)
Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
as Self - Sherlock Pinkham(archive footage)
2025
Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
as Archive Footage
2025
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
2024
The Real Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020
Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
2020
Stan & Ollie
Thanks (Crew)
2018
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
as Self (archive footage)
2011
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
as Self (archive footage)
2011
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
as Himself (archive footage)
2011
Dick & Doof - Best of
as Schauspieler
2010
Stanlio & Ollio Le migliori comiche
as Oliver
2006
Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
as Hardy
2005
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Ollie (archive footage)
2004
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2002
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
2002
Laurel & Hardy - Best of II
as Ollie
2001
Laurel & Hardy - Best of
as Ollie
1999
Chaplin's Goliath
as Self (archive footage)
1996
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
1994
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Ollie / Fanny / Bert (archive footage)
1992
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
as Self (archive footage)
1990
Classic Comedy Teams
as Self (archive footage)
1986
Going Hollywood: The '30s
as (archive footage)
1984
Dance of the Cookoos
1982
The Hollywood Clowns
as (archive footage)
1979
Laurel and Hardy Laughtoons
as Ollie
1978
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
1976
Hooray for Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
1975
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
as Self (archive footage)
1974
4 Clowns
as (archive footage)
1970
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
as Ollie / Bert (archive footage)
1968
The Crazy World of Laurel and Hardy
1967
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
1967
Salute to Stan Laurel
as Self (archive footage)
1965
Laurel and Hardy's Laughing 20's
as Ollie (archive footage)
1965
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Oliver in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage)
1964
30 Years of Fun
as (archive footage)
1963
Days of Thrills and Laughter
as Self (archive footage)
1961
When Comedy Was King
as edited from 'Big Business' (archive footage)
1960
The Golden Age of Comedy
as archive footage
1957
Robinson Crusoeland
as Ollie
1951
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
as (archive footage)
1951
Riding High
as Sucker (uncredited)
1950
The Fighting Kentuckian
as Willie Paine
1949
