Hal Roach

1892-01-13 – 1992-11-02 (age 100) Elmira, New York, USA

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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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Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Known For

Samson

Samson

1914

as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)

Hollywood Uncensored

Hollywood Uncensored

1987

as Self

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

1933

as Bit Part (uncredited)

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

1914

as Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

1995

as Self (archive footage)

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

2017

as Self - Producer (archive footage)

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

1989

as Self

The Squaw Man

The Squaw Man

1914

as Townsman (uncredited)

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

1985

as Self

The Magic Cloak of Oz

The Magic Cloak of Oz

1914

as The Cowardly Lion (uncredited)

Number, Please?

Number, Please?

1920

as Sailor (uncredited)

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

2011

as Self (archive footage)

Wild Poses

Wild Poses

1933

as Studio portrait

Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

1974

as Self

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002

as Self (uncredited)

Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

1987

as Self

Ticket to Hollywood

1984

as Himself