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Hal Roach

Known for: Production

Born: January 13, 1892 in Elmira, New York, USA

Harry Eugene Roach Sr. professionally known as Hal Roach, was an American film and television producer, director, and actor who was active from the 1910s to the 1990s. He is remembered today for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang film comedy series.

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Full Filmography (16 movies, 3 TV shows)

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Hal Roach

Also known as: Harry Eugene Roach , Al Roach , Hal E. Roach, Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr., Harold Eugene Roach Sr.

Hal Roach
Birthday

January 13, 1892

Died at age 100

Place of Birth

Elmira, New York, USA

Known For
Production
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Known For
Samson

Samson

as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)

Hollywood

Hollywood

as Self

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

as Self (archive footage)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Wild Poses

Wild Poses

as Studio portrait

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

as Bit Part (uncredited)

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

as Self (uncredited)

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

as Self

Number, Please?

Number, Please?

as Sailor (uncredited)

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

as Self - Producer (archive footage)

Biography

Harry Eugene Roach Sr. professionally known as Hal Roach, was an American film and television producer, director, and actor who was active from the 1910s to the 1990s. He is remembered today for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang film comedy series.

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When was Hal Roach born?

January 13, 1892

Where was Hal Roach born?

Elmira, New York, USA

What is Hal Roach known for?

Production

How many movies has Hal Roach been in?

16