Hal Roach
Production
Born: 1892-01-13 in Elmira, 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 For
Sons of the Desert
Bit Part (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Number, Please?
Sailor (uncredited)
The Squaw Man
Townsman (uncredited)
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood
Self
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot
The Magic Cloak of Oz
The Cowardly Lion (uncredited)
Wild Poses
Studio portrait
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Self
Hollywood Uncensored
Self
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
Self - Producer (archive footage)
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Self
Samson
Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)