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Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy is known for Sons of the Desert (1933), The Music Box (1932), Way Out West (1937).

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.

Questions about Oliver Hardy

How many Oliver Hardy films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 211 films with Oliver Hardy, from 1914 to 2025.

What is the best rated Oliver Hardy film?

The best rated Oliver Hardy film in the catalogue is The Music Box (1932), rated 7.5.

What was the first Oliver Hardy film?

The first Oliver Hardy film in the catalogue is The Wizard of Oz, from 1925.

Who has Oliver Hardy worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Oliver Hardy shares the most credits with Stan Laurel (51 films), Hal Roach (46 films) and Charlie Hall (26 films).

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
comedian · stunt performer · screenwriter · film director · film screenwriter · singer · writer · director
Studied at
Young Harris College · Georgia Military College
Spouse
Virginia Lucille Jones · Madelyn Saloshin
Mother
Mary Emily Jackson

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Full filmography

293 films — 211 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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