Oliver Hardy
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Sons of the Desert
as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy 1933
Way Out West
as Ollie 1937
The Music Box
as Ollie 1932
The Flying Deuces
as Ollie 1939
Babes in Toyland
as Ollie Dee 1934
Block-Heads
as Ollie 1938
Our Relations
as Ollie / Bert Hardy 1936
A Chump at Oxford
as Ollie 1940
Big Business
as Ollie 1929
Busy Bodies
as Ollie 1933
Saps at Sea
as Ollie 1940
Pardon Us
as Ollie 1931
Tit for Tat
as Ollie 1935
Helpmates
as Ollie 1932
County Hospital
as Ollie 1932
Towed in a Hole
as Ollie 1932
Swiss Miss
as Ollie 1938