Hal Roach

Personal Info

Known For

Production

Known Credits

19

Gender

Male

Birthday

1892-01-13

Day of death

1992-11-02 (100 years old)

Place of Birth

Elmira, New York, USA

Hal Roach

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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Sons of the Desert

    Sons of the Desert

  • Hollywood

    Hollywood

  • Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

    Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

  • Samson

    Samson

  • Hollywood Uncensored

    Hollywood Uncensored

  • The Magic Cloak of Oz

    The Magic Cloak of Oz

  • Hollywood '84

    Hollywood '84

  • George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

    George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

  • The Patchwork Girl of Oz

    The Patchwork Girl of Oz

  • Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

    Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

  • The Squaw Man

    The Squaw Man

  • Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

    Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

  • Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

    Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

  • Wild Poses

    Wild Poses

  • Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

    Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

  • Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

    Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

  • Number, Please?

    Number, Please?

  • Ticket to Hollywood

    Ticket to Hollywood