Hal Roach
Known for Production · 20 credits
- Born
- 1892-01-13
- Died
- 1992-11-02
- Place of birth
- Elmira, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Harry Eugene Roach · Al Roach · Hal E. Roach · Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr. · Harold Eugene Roach Sr.
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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (17)
Samson
1914
as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
Hollywood Uncensored
1987
as Self
Sons of the Desert
1933
as Bit Part (uncredited)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self (archive footage)
Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
2017
as Self - Producer (archive footage)
The Magic Cloak of Oz
1914
as The Cowardly Lion (uncredited)
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
1989
as Self
Wild Poses
1933
as Studio portrait
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
1985
as Self
The Squaw Man
1914
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
1914
as Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
as Self (uncredited)
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Ticket to Hollywood
1984
as Himself
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
1974
as Self
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
1987
as Self
Number, Please?
1920
as Sailor (uncredited)
About Hal Roach
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. With 20 credits spanning from 1914 to 2017, Hal Roach has appeared in 17 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Hal Roach Movies
- Samson (1914) — as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
- Hollywood Uncensored (1987) — as Self
- Sons of the Desert (1933) — as Bit Part (uncredited)
- The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) — as Self (archive footage)
- Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts (2017) — as Self - Producer (archive footage)
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