- Stan Laurel was an English comic actor, writer, and film director, most famous for his role in the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy
| Born: | 16 June 1890 Comment | | When did Stan Laurel die? / Died | 23 February 1965 | | How many years did Stan Laurel live? / Lived | 74 years | | Zodiac sign: | Gemini |
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Stan Laurel facts
- 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 appropriated a number of his standard comic devices: the bowler hat, the deep comic gravity, and the nonsensical understatement
- His performances polished his skills at pantomime and music hall sketches
- Laurel was a member of "Fred Karno's Army," where he was Charlie Chaplin's understudy
- With Chaplin, the two arrived in the US on the same ship from Britain with the Karno troupe
- Laurel began his career in films in 1917 and made his last appearance in 1951
- From 1928 onwards, he appeared exclusively with Oliver Hardy
- Laurel officially retired from the screen following his comedy partner's death in 1957
- In 1961, Laurel was given a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award for his pioneering work in comedy
- He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Blvd
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