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Stan Laurel (/ ˈ l ɒr ə l /, LORR-əl; born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer and film director who was one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films and cameo roles.
Learn about the life and career of Stan Laurel, one of the greatest comedy stars of the silent and sound era. Find out how he started as a vaudeville performer, became a Chaplin impersonator, and teamed up with Oliver Hardy.
- June 16, 1890
- February 23, 1965
IMDb provides comprehensive information about Stan Laurel, a legendary comedian and filmmaker who starred with Oliver Hardy in many classic shorts and features. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and trivia on this web page.
- January 1, 1
- Ulverston, Lancashire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Feb 1, 2022 · Learn about the last few days of Stan Laurel, the British actor and comedian who partnered with Oliver Hardy in Laurel and Hardy. Find out how he suffered from a stroke, an infection and a heart attack in 1965.
- Alexandra Simon
Jun 12, 2024 · Stan Laurel (born June 16, 1890, Ulverston, England—died February 23, 1965, Santa Monica, California, U.S.) was an English comedic film actor best known as half of the legendary Laurel and Hardy team.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Arthur Stanley Jefferson, better known by his stage name Stan Laurel, was a comedian, actor and director from England. He was one half of ‘Laurel and Hardy’, an iconic comedy duo in the mid-20th century. Born into a family of actors, Laurel entered the stage early in his career.
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Stan Laurel, the skinny and bewildered half of the famed Laurel and Hardy comedy team, died Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 74. An invalid since he had a stroke in 1955, the lovable comic ...
