Oliver Hardy
Acting
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.
Known for
2025Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
Archive Footage
2025Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Self - Sherlock Pinkham(archive footage)
2025Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
2024Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
(archive footage) (uncredited)
2021The Real Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
2020Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
(archive footage) (uncredited)
2011Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Himself (archive footage)
2011A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
Self (archive footage)
2011Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
Self (archive footage)
2010Dick & Doof - Best of
Schauspieler
2006Stanlio & Ollio Le migliori comiche
Oliver
2005Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
Hardy
2004Los Angeles Plays Itself
Ollie (archive footage)
2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2002Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
2001Laurel & Hardy - Best of II
Ollie
1999Laurel & Hardy - Best of
Ollie
1996Chaplin's Goliath
Self (archive footage)
1994That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
1992Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Ollie / Fanny / Bert (archive footage)
1986Classic Comedy Teams
Self (archive footage)
1984Going Hollywood: The '30s
(archive footage)
1982Dance of the Cookoos
