Hal Roach
Born
January 13, 1892
Died
November 2, 1992 (100 years old)
Known For
Production
Place of Birth
Elmira, New York, USA
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
Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
Self - Producer (archive footage)
2017
And the Oscar Goes To...
Self (archive footage)
2014
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
Self (archive footage)
2011
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
2002
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Self
1989
Hollywood Uncensored
Self
1987
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Self
1987
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Self
1985
Ticket to Hollywood
Himself
1984
Hollywood
Self · (13 episodes)
1980
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Himself
1974
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
1962
Sons of the Desert
Bit Part (uncredited)
1933
Wild Poses
Studio portrait
1933
Number, Please?
Sailor (uncredited)
1920
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot
1914
The Magic Cloak of Oz
The Cowardly Lion (uncredited)
1914
Samson
Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
1914
The Squaw Man
Townsman (uncredited)
1914