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 Hardy in 1938 | |
| Born | Norvell Hardy January 18, 1892 Harlem, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 1957 (aged 65) North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1914–1955 |
| Spouses | Madelyn Saloshin
(m. 1913; div. 1921)Myrtle Reeves
(m. 1921; div. 1937)Virginia Lucille Jones
(m. 1940) |
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Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.