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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Lois Neilson (1926-1934), Ruth Rogers (1935-1937), Vera Ivanova Shuvalova (1938-1940), Ida K. Laurel (1946-1965)
Partner
Mae Dahlberg
Children
2 children
Parents
Arthur J. Jefferson
Sibling
Edward Jefferson
Education
Kings Priory School, King James I Academy, Stonelaw High School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier B -- 42,397 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 87 years (1917-2004)
Notable
Career spanning 87 years (1917-2004) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
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Filmography (50)
Imaginary Witness
Film
Tango Bar
Film
Dance of the Cookoos
Film
Nuts in May
Film
That's Entertainment, Part II
Film
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Film
4 Clowns
Film
The Best of Lau...
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
Film
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
Film
The Crazy World of Laurel & Hardy
Film
AWARDS (3)
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Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
1964
WON
B
Academy Honorary Award
1960
WON
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
Biography
Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; June 16, 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles.
Laurel began his career in music hall, where he developed a number of his standard comic devices, including the bowler hat, the deep comic gravity, and the nonsensical understatement. His performances polished his skills at pantomime and music hall sketches. He was a member of "Fred Karno's Army", where he was Charlie Chaplin's understudy. He and Chaplin arrived in the United States on the same ship from the United Kingdom with the Karno troupe.
Laurel began his film career in 1917 and made his final appearance in 1951. From 1928 onwards he appeared exclusively with Hardy, and Laurel officially retired from the screen following his comedy partner's death in 1957.
In 1961 Laurel was given a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award for his pioneering work in comedy, and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
In 2009, a bronze statue of the Laurel and Hardy duo was unveiled in Laurel's hometown of Ulverston, England.
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Stan Laurel was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
Where was Stan Laurel born?
Stan Laurel was born in Ulverston, Lancashire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Stan Laurel been in?
Stan Laurel has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Imaginary Witness (2004), Tango Bar (1987), Dance of the Cookoos (1982), Nuts in May (1976), That's Entertainment, Part II (1976).
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Stan Laurel is primarily known as an actor. Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; June 16, 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was part…
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