Acting

Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy is best known for This Is Your Life and Omnibus. Oliver Hardy was born on January 18, 1892. Oliver Hardy died on August 7, 1957 at the age of 65.

Born: January 18, 1892
Place of birth: Harlem, Georgia, USA
Died: August 7, 1957 (65 years old)

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.