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  2. Oliver Hardy - Wikipedia

    • 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 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwittin… See more

    BornNorvell Hardy · January 18, 1892 · Harlem, Georgia, U.S.
    DiedAugust 7, 1957 (aged 65) · North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    SpousesMadelyn Saloshin · (m. 1913; div. 1921) · Myrtle Reeves · (m. 1921; div. 1937) · Virginia Lucille Jones · (m. 1940)
    OccupationsActor · comedian · director · screenwriter
    Early life and education

    Oliver Hardy was born Norvell Hardy on January 18, 1892, in Harlem, Georgia. His father, Oliver, was a Confederate States Army veteran of the American Civil War who had been wounded at the Battle of Antietam on Septem… See more

    Career

    In 1910, The Palace, a motion picture theater, opened in Hardy's hometown of Milledgeville, and he became the projectionist, ticket taker, janitor and manager. He soon became obsessed with the new mo… See more

     
  1. Oliver Hardy / Place of birth
    Jan 18, 1892
  2. Oliver Hardy | Biography, Films, Comedy, & Facts

    Oliver Hardy (born January 18, 1892, Harlem, Georgia, U.S.—died August 7, 1957, North Hollywood, California) was an American comedic film actor best known as half of the Laurel and Hardy comedy duo.

  3. Oliver Hardy - Biography - IMDb

    When Oliver was born his parents were living in Madison, Georgia where they ran the Turner -Butler Hotel. His father died of a heart attack in November …

    • Born: Jan 18, 1892
    • Died: Aug 7, 1957
  4. Laurel and Hardy - Wikipedia

  5. 21 Captivating Facts About Oliver Hardy

    Oct 18, 2023 · Oliver Hardy was born on January 18, 1892. Born as Norvell Hardy in Harlem, Georgia, Oliver Hardy was destined for greatness in the world of entertainment. He began his career in show business as a singer.

  6. Oliver Hardy - IMDb

    Oliver Hardy. Actor: Saps at Sea. Although his parents were never in show business, as a young boy Oliver Hardy was a gifted singer and, by age eight, was performing with minstrel shows. In 1910 he ran a movie theatre, which he …

  7. Oliver Hardy - New Georgia Encyclopedia

  8. Oliver Hardy Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, …

    Oliver Hardy was an American comic actor and one half of the famous Laurel and Hardy duo. He was born on January 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia, USA. He was the son of a Confederate veteran and a mother who was a teacher. He began …

  9. Oliver Hardy - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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