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Hal Roach

Born

January 13, 1892 (Age: 100)

Place of Birth

Elmira, New York, USA

Died

November 2, 1992

Known For

Production

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.