Stan Laurel was an English actor, comedian, director and writer who was in the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films and cameo
Laurel c. 1929
Plaque at Laurel's birthplace in Ulverston
Stan Laurel plaque, Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
One year after launching his film career, Laurel (left) became the co-star of Frauds and Frenzies with Larry Semon (1918).
Laurel and Hardy were a double act from 1927 to 1955, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy. Starting their career as a team in the silent film era, they transitioned easily t
Stan Laurel
…LORR-əl; born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English actor, comedian, director and writer who was in 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…
Laurel (left) and Hardy in 1938
Oliver Hardy without his trademark moustache in Yes, Yes, Nanette (1925)
Laurel and Hardy in The Lucky Dog (1921)