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Oliver Hardy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 18, 1892(65)

Day of Death

August 7, 1957

Place of Birth

Harlem, Georgia, USA

Also Known As

Oliver Norvell HardyOliver N. HardyO.N. HardyBabe Hardy'Babe' Hardy

Oliver Hardy

Acting

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.

Known For

Filmography