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Hardy, Oliver, 1892-1957

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1892 - 1957

Biographical History

Oliver Hardy (1892-1957) was a comedian known for his collaborations with Stan Laurel.

Oliver Hardy was born Norvell Hardy on January 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia. In 1910, he began running a movie theater, and began acting in 1913. In 1926, he started working with Stan Laurel. Oliver Hardy died of complications with dieting August 7, 1957 in North Hollywood.

Citation:
Findagrave, via WWW, 5 September 2017 (Oliver Hardy (1892-1957) was a comedian known for his collaborations with Stan Laurel; Oliver Hardy was born Norvell Hardy on January 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia. In 1910, he began running a movie theater, and began acting in 1913. In 1926, he started working with Stan Laurel. Oliver Hardy died of complications with dieting August 7, 1957 in North Hollywood.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Lisa Mitchell collection on Stan Laurel

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9110
Scope and Contents

Includes letters, photographs, drawings, and a telegram related to Stan Laurel in his later years living in Hollywood. Communications are often between Laurel and Lisa Mitchell during their friendship. Drawings were created by Lisa Mitchell of Stan Laurel and his associate, Oliver Hardy. Dated 1953-1962.

Dates: 1953-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Lisa Mitchell collection on Stan Laurel

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