Hal Roach

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Born: 1892-01-13
Birthplace: 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.

Hal Roach is known for Sons of the Desert (1933), Hollywood Uncensored (1987), The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995).