Stan Laurel
Biography
Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; June 16, 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. Laurel began his career in music hall, where he developed a number of his standard comic devices, including the bowler hat, the deep comic gravity, and the nonsensical understatement. His performances polished his skills at pantomime and music hall sketches. He was a member of "Fred Karno's Army", where he was Charlie Chaplin's understudy. He and Chaplin arrived in the United States on the same ship from the United Kingdom with the Karno troupe. Laurel began his film career in 1917 and made his final appearance in 1951. From 1928 onwards he appeared exclusively with Hardy, and Laurel officially retired from the screen following his comedy partner's death in 1957. In 1961 Laurel was given a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award for his pioneering work in comedy, and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. In 2009, a bronze statue of the Laurel and Hardy duo was unveiled in Laurel's hometown of Ulverston, England.
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Movies (47)
Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
as Self - Ferdinad Finkleberry(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 Stan
2006
Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
as Stan
2005
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Stan (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 Stan
2001
Laurel & Hardy - Best of
as Stan
1999
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
1994
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Stan / Sandy / Alf / Lord Paddington (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 Self (archive footage)
1979
Laurel and Hardy Laughtoons
as Stan
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 Stan / Alf (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 Stan (archive footage)
1965
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Stan in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage)
1964
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 Stan
1951
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
as (archive footage)
1951
Swim Meet
as Self
1951
Performers arrive in Hampshire
as Self
1947
The Bullfighters
as Stanley
1945
Nothing But Trouble
as Stan
1944
