Oliver Hardy

Acting

Oliver Hardy

Born January 18, 1892 · Harlem, Georgia, USA

Died August 7, 1957 · aged 65

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 ear…

Known For

Stan & OllieStan & Ollie · 2018
Stan & Ollie
6.92018
MovieComedyDrama
With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public
Pardon UsPardon Us · 1931
Pardon Us
6.51931
MovieComedy
It's Prohibition, and the boys wind up behind bars after Stan sells some of their home-brew beer to a policeman.
Playing at PoliticsPlaying at Politics · 1931
Playing at Politics
7.01931
MovieComedy
Ollie is running for mayor and an old flame threatens to blackmail him.
Block-HeadsBlock-Heads · 1938
Block-Heads
7.01938
MovieComedyWar
It's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan who has now been returned to the States and invites him back to his home.
Babes in ToylandBabes in Toyland · 1934
Babes in Toyland
6.31934
MovieFantasyComedy
Ollie Dee and Stannie Dum try to borrow money from their employer, the toymaker, to pay off the mortgage on Mother Peep's shoe and keep it and Little Bo Peep from the clutches of the evil Barnaby. When that fails, they trick Barnaby, enraging him.
Perfect DayPerfect Day · 1929
Perfect Day
7.01929
MovieComedy
Two families embark on a pleasant Sunday picnic but manage to run into a variety of issues with their temperamental automobile. Each incident requires repeated exits and reboardings by Laurel, Hardy, their wives and grouchy, gout-ridden Uncle Edgar.
The ChiselersThe Chiselers · 1931
The Chiselers
6.81931
MovieComedy
Having been kicked out by their wives on a wintry night they attempt to smuggle their little dog into an apartment house where dogs are not allowed.
Sons of the DesertSons of the Desert · 1933
Sons of the Desert
7.11933
MovieComedy
Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

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