Actor

Oliver Hardy

Acting

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Acting credits

263

Prolific

Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

1.1

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Movies: 262Series: 3Crew credits: 19

TMDB ID: 78057

IMDb ID: nm0001316

Known for: Acting

Born: January 18, 1892

Died: August 7, 1957

Age: 65

Place of birth: Harlem, Georgia, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1914 - 2025

Years active: 112

Average TMDB rating: 6.57

Wikidata: Q72911

Also known as

Oliver Norvell Hardy • Oliver N. Hardy • O.N. Hardy • Babe Hardy • 'Babe' Hardy • Cupid Hardy • Laurel and Hardy • Laurel & Hardy • Hardy • Norvell Hardy • +2 more

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Writer (17)Director (1)Thanks (1)

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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.