
Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1927 to 1951. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In some of his early works, he was billed as "Babe Hardy". Oliver Hardy died from cerebral thrombosis on August 7, 1957, at age 65. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located at 1500 Vine Street, Hollywood, California.

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The Lucky Dog

The Sawmill

Kid Speed

Yes, Yes, Nanette

Hop to It!

Stick Around

The Wizard of Oz

Wandering Papas

Duck Soup

The Battle of the Century

Putting Pants on Philip

Two Tars

You're Darn Tootin'

Habeas Corpus

From Soup to Nuts

Liberty

Big Business

Another Fine Mess

The Flying Deuces