Stan Laurel
Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; June 16, 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles.
Laurel began his career in music hall, where he developed a number of his standard comic devices, including the bowler hat, the deep comic gravity, and the nonsensical understatement. His performances polished his s
Laurel began his film career in 1917 and made his final appearance in 1951. From 1928 onwards he appeared exclusively with Hardy, and Laurel officially retired from the screen following his comedy partner's death in 1957.
In 1961 Laurel was given a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award for his pioneering work in comedy, and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
In 2009, a bronze statue of the Laurel and Hardy duo was unveiled in Laurel's hometown of Ulverston, England.
Born
Jun 16, 1890
Ulverston, Lancashire, England, UK
Died
Feb 23, 1965
Known For
Acting
Movies
231 acting
66 crew
Popularity
1.5
Known For
Babes in Toyland
1934
as Stannie Dum
Block-Heads
1938
as Stan
Way Out West
1937
as Stan
Sons of the Desert
1933
as Stanley 'Stan' Laurel
The Flying Deuces
1939
as Stan
A Chump at Oxford
1940
as Stan
Our Relations
1936
as Stan / Alf Laurel
The Music Box
1932
as Stan
Busy Bodies
1933
as Stan
Big Business
1929
as Stan
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