Laurel and Hardy

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

Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel (June 16, 1890 - February 23, 1965) was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston, Lancashire (now Ulverston, Cumbria), England.

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Stan Laurel - June 16 - 1890 - February 23 - 1965 - Ulverston - Lancashire - Cumbria

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Laurel began his career as a comedian in English music halls where he was an understudy to Charlie Chaplin in Fred Karno's comedy company. He emigrated to America in 1910 and embarked on a vaudeville career. He made his first film appearance in 1917 (Nuts in May). He stayed in film and did minor and undistinguished work for Hal Roach, Anderson and Universal.

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Music hall - Understudy - Charlie Chaplin - Fred Karno - Vaudeville - Hal Roach - Anderson - Universal

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Before his partnership with Oliver, Stan appeared solo in more than 50 silent one- and two-reelers. He had to use eyeliner, as his pale blue eyes wouldn't photograph well on the black and white film at the time. He also removed the heels from his shoes to give himself a "foolish" walk.

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