
Acting
Born June 16, 1890 · Ulverston, Lancashire, England, UK
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 skills at pantomime and music hall sketches. He was a member of "Fred Karno's Army", where he was Charlie Chaplin's understudy. He and Chaplin arrived in the United States on the same ship from the United Kingdom with the Karno troupe. 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.

Laurel & Hardy: Year Three
2025

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025

Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
2025

Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
2024

The Real Charlie Chaplin
2021

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020

Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
2020

Dick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
2020

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
2011

A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
2011

Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
2011

Dick & Doof - Best of
2010
The Parrott Chase
2009

Stanlio & Ollio Le migliori comiche
2006

Laurel & Hardy - Best of III
2005

Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002

Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
2002

Laurel & Hardy - Best of II
2001

Laurel & Hardy - Best of
1999

That's Entertainment! III
1994

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
1990

Classic Comedy Teams
1986

Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984

Dance of the Cookoos
1982