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Hal Roach

Co-Director, Producer, Producer/Director, Production Company

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Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr. (January 14, 1892 – November 2, 1992) was an American film and television producer, director, screenwriter, and centenarian, who was the founder of the namesake Hal Roach Studios.

Roach was active in the industry from the 1910s to the 1990s known for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang short film comedy series.

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Born
14 Jan 1892
Died
2 Nov 1992 (aged 100)
Production Places
United States of America

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ACMI Identifier

20203

Wikidata

Q72792

VIAF

19877882

LOC Auth

n50051034

WorldCat

lccn-n50051034

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