Hal Roach
ProductionBorn Jan 13, 1892 in Elmira, New York, USADied Nov 2, 1992
Harry Eugene Roach Sr. professionally known as Hal Roach, was an American film and television producer, director, and actor who was active from the 1910s to the 1990s. He is remembered today for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang film comedy series.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.51962TV Show
One Million Years B.C.
6.21966Movie
Hollywood
8.41980TV Show
Pardon Us
6.51931Movie
Hollywood '84
—1984TV Show
Playing at Politics
7.01931Movie
Block-Heads
7.01938Movie
Safety Last!
7.71923Movie
Babes in Toyland
6.31934Movie
Perfect Day
7.01929Movie
The Chiselers
6.81931Movie
Sons of the Desert
7.11933Movie
Filmography
Acting
- 2017Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirtsas Self - Producer (archive footage)
- 2011Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magicas Self (archive footage)
- 2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Storyas Self (uncredited)
- 1995The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Moviesas Self (archive footage)
- 1989Harold Lloyd: The Third Geniusas Self
- 1987Hollywood Uncensoredas Self
- 1987