Laurel and Hardy

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are probably the most famous comedy duo in film history.

Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy (January 18, 1892 - August 7, 1957) was born Norvell Hardy in Harlem, Georgia, near Augusta. When he turned 18, he changed his first name to that of his father, thenceforth calling himself 'Oliver Norvell Hardy'. He was nicknamed 'Babe'.

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Oliver Hardy - January 18 - 1892 - August 7 - 1957 - Harlem, Georgia - Augusta

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Before Hardy started his film career as a "heavy" actor in 1914 (Outwitting Dad), he had been a movie house projectionist/manager at the Palace Theater in Milledgeville, GA. Before his partnership with Stan, Oliver appeared solo in more than 250 silent one- and two-reelers, only about 100 of which are extant.

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Hardy had a very pleasant singing voice, and often enjoyed performing for those on the set as well as singing in his own movies.

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