Oliver Hardy
Acting
1892-01-18 · Harlem, Georgia, USA
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.
Filmography(296)
movieLaurel & Hardy: Year Three
as · 2025 · 10.0
movieNash the Slash Rises Again!
as Self - Sherlock Pinkham(archive footage) · 2025 · 0.0
movieLaurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
as Archive Footage · 2025 · 0.0
movieLaurel & Hardy: Year Two
as (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2024 · 10.0
movieThe Real Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2021 · 7.6
movieLaurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
as (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2020 · 0.0
movieDick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
as · 2020 · 0.0
movieStan & Ollie - Unforgettable Comedies
as Ollio · 2019 · 6.0
movieLaurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
as Self (archive footage) · 2011 · 7.7
movieA Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
as Self (archive footage) · 2011 · 7.5
movieFragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
as Himself (archive footage) · 2011 · 9.0
movieDick & Doof - Best of
as Schauspieler · 2010 · 0.0
movieThe Parrott Chase
as (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2009 · 0.0
movieSilent Clowns
as Self(archive footage) · 2006 · 0.0
movieStan & Ollie - The Best Comic Shorts
as Oliver · 2006 · 8.7
movieLaurel & Hardy - Best of III
as Hardy · 2005 · 0.0
movieAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2002 · 7.0
movieLaurel & Hardy - Highlights
as · 2002 · 8.5
movieLaurel & Hardy - Best of II
as Ollie · 2001 · 0.0
movieLaurel & Hardy - Best of
as Ollie · 1999 · 0.0
movieChaplin's Goliath
as Self (archive footage) · 1996 · 6.6
movieThat's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage) · 1994 · 7.0
movieLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Ollie / Fanny / Bert (archive footage) · 1992 · 7.0
movieThe Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
as Self (archive footage) · 1990 · 0.0