Hal Roach
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 For
Acting
1987
asSelf
1914
asTownsman (uncredited)
1914
asCowardly Lion / Tottenhot
1920
asSailor (uncredited)
1914
asBearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
1987
asSelf
1933
asBit Part (uncredited)
2002
asSelf (uncredited)
1914
asThe Cowardly Lion (uncredited)
1989
asSelf
1933
asStudio portrait
2011
asSelf (archive footage)
1985
asSelf
2014
asSelf (archive footage)
1974
asHimself
2017
asSelf - Producer (archive footage)
1984
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Production
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1967
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