
Hal Roach
Known for Production · 19 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 (16)

Hollywood Uncensored
1987
as Self

Sons of the Desert
1933
as Bit Part (uncredited)

Samson
1914
as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
1985
as Self

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
2011
as Self (archive footage)

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
as Self (uncredited)

The Squaw Man
1914
as Townsman (uncredited)
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
1974
as Self

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
2017
as Self - Producer (archive footage)

Number, Please?
1920
as Sailor (uncredited)

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
1989
as Self

Wild Poses
1933
as Studio portrait

The Magic Cloak of Oz
1914
as The Cowardly Lion (uncredited)

The Patchwork Girl of Oz
1914
as Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
1987
as Self
Ticket to Hollywood
1984
as Himself
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 19 credits spanning from 1914 to 2017, Hal Roach has appeared in 16 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Hal Roach Movies
- Hollywood Uncensored (1987) — as Self
- Sons of the Desert (1933) — as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Samson (1914) — as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
- George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1985) — as Self
- Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic (2011) — as Self (archive footage)
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