Hal Roach

Production

Born: 1892-01-13
Died: 1992-11-02
From: Elmira, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.5

Also Known As

Harry Eugene Roach Al Roach Hal E. RoachHarold 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.

Photos3

Awards & Nominations4 won · 3 nominated

🏆 Won

Academy Honorary Award

1984
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel

Bored of Education

1937
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel

Bored of Education

1937
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy

Tit for Tat

1936
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy

The Music Box

1932
🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Nominated

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy

The Music Box

Acting15 titles

Directing118 titles

Writing101 titles

Production414 titles

Sound1 title

Crew18 titles