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    He died the following year with his third wife, Virginia Lucille Hardy, at his side. He had no children.
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    Oliver Hardy - Wikipedia

    The family moved to Madison, Georgia, in 1891, the year before Norvell's birth. [3] He was likely born in Harlem, though some sources say that his birth occurred in Covington, Georgia, his mother's hometown. His father died less than a year after his birth. Hardy was the youngest of five children. See more

    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. … See more

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    In 1910, The Palace, a motion picture theater, opened in Hardy's hometown of Milledgeville, and he … See more

    • Hardy's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located at 1500 Vine Street, Hollywood, California.
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    Oliver Hardy was born Norvell Hardy on January 18, 1892, in Harlem, Georgia. His father, Oliver, was a Confederate States Army veteran … See more

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    Hardy had a mild heart attack in May 1954, and he began looking after his health for the first time in his life. He lost more than 150 pounds (68 kg) in a few months which completely changed his appearance. Letters written by Laurel refer to Hardy having … See more

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  4. Oliver Hardy - Biography - IMDb

    On 17 November 1880 she married T. Sam Tant, a sign painter, she was 19 and he 27 and died 7 years later leaving her with 3 children, Samuel Tant Jr, …

    • Born: Jan 18, 1892
    • Died: Aug 7, 1957
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    Oct 18, 2023 · Discover 21 fascinating facts about Oliver Hardy, the iconic comedian and one half of the beloved duo Laurel and Hardy. From his early life to his impressive career, dive into the captivating world of this comedic legend.

  6. Oliver Hardy | Biography, Films, Comedy, & Facts

    Norvell Hardy was the youngest of five children. His father died in late 1892; in tribute, the younger Hardy later adopted his father’s first name, Oliver, though he was known as “Babe” by friends and family. As a boy he toured in singing and …

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    Jan 31, 2019 · So many post-war children have happy memories of laughing along with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as the actors carved their places in showbiz history, with their exaggerated antics...

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    Jul 29, 2017 · Most recently, Hawes lived with her granddaughter Cassidy and great-grandchildren Tommy and Lucy. She had five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren in all, as well as a daughter, Laurel. A...

  9. Oliver Hardy - IMDb

    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 preferred to studying law.

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    Dec 28, 2018 · Hardy was the son of an Atlanta politician, and studied law at the University of Georgia before he decided to pursue a career in singing.

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  12. Oliver Hardy - Actor, Comedian - TV Insider

    Born Norvell Hardy on January 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia, to homemaker Emily Norvell Hardy and Confederate officer turned businessman Oliver Hardy. He was the youngest of five...

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