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Hal Roach

Production1892–1992Elmira, New York, USA

Biography

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 ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1892-01-13
Age100 years old at death
Date of Death† 1992-11-02
Place of BirthElmira, New York, USA
Known As Harry Eugene Roach , Al Roach , Hal E. Roach

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Filmography

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
7.7

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

2011 · Documentary

Sons of the Desert
7.1

Sons of the Desert

1933 · Comedy

Hollywood Uncensored
5.4

Hollywood Uncensored

1987 · Documentary

The Magic Cloak of Oz
4.4

The Magic Cloak of Oz

1914 · Fantasy

The Patchwork Girl of Oz
5.1

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

1914 · Adventure

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
7.0

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002 · Documentary

Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

1974 · Documentary

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
7.0

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

1989 · Documentary

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
6.5

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

2017 · Documentary

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
5.8

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

1985 · Documentary

Samson
10.0

Samson

1914 · Drama

Number, Please?
6.6

Number, Please?

1920 · Comedy

The Squaw Man
6.0

The Squaw Man

1914 · Drama

Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

1987 · Documentary

Wild Poses
7.4

Wild Poses

1933 · Comedy

Ticket to Hollywood

1984 · Documentary

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Talk

Hollywood
8.4

Hollywood

1980 · Documentary