Oliver Hardy
Acting
Born 1892-01-18 · Harlem, Georgia, USA
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.
Filmography
Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
Nov 11, 2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Oct 29, 2025
Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
May 2, 2025
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
Oct 29, 2024
The Real Charlie Chaplin
Nov 19, 2021
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
Jun 30, 2020
Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
Apr 3, 2020
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
Dec 28, 2011
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
Oct 25, 2011
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Apr 3, 2011
Dick & Doof - Best of
Jan 1, 2010
Stanlio & Ollio Le migliori comiche
Jan 1, 2006
Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
Jan 1, 2005
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Jul 28, 2004
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Feb 5, 2002
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
Jan 22, 2002
Laurel & Hardy - Best of II
Jan 16, 2001
Laurel & Hardy - Best of
Mar 17, 1999
Chaplin's Goliath
Jan 1, 1996
That's Entertainment! III
Jul 1, 1994
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Apr 5, 1992
Classic Comedy Teams
Jan 1, 1986
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Jan 1, 1984
Dance of the Cookoos
Jan 1, 1982
The Hollywood Clowns
Mar 23, 1979
Laurel and Hardy Laughtoons
Jan 1, 1978
That's Entertainment, Part II
May 16, 1976
Hooray for Hollywood
Jan 1, 1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Aug 6, 1975
4 Clowns
Sep 1, 1970