Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel (June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965), born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, was a comedian and member of the comedy team Laurel and Hardy.

Birth and early youth

Arthur Stanley Jefferson was born on June 16, 1890 in his grandparents' house in Ulverston, England. He was the second of five children. His father, A. J. Jefferson, managed a number of different theatres; his mother was an actress. Arthur lived with his grandparents until the age of six, when he moved in with his father and began his education. As a child, Laurel liked the theatre so much that when he was nine he set up a theatre in the attic featuring neighbourhood children as supporting actors.

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June 16 - 1890 - Ulverston - England

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