Stan Laurel
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.
Filmography (232 titles)
10.0MovieLaurel & Hardy: Year Three
2025
MovieNash the Slash Rises Again!
Self - Ferdinad Finkleberry(archive footage) · 2025
MovieLaurel and Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures
Archive Footage · 2025
10.0MovieLaurel & Hardy: Year Two
(archive footage) (uncredited) · 2024
7.6MovieThe Real Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2021
8.0MovieCharlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
archive footage · 2020
MovieLaurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations
(archive footage) (uncredited) · 2020
MovieDick & Doof - Die Twentieth Century Fox Studio Gesamtedition
2020
MovieThe Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas
Archive Footage (from The Lucky Dog) · 2019
6.0MovieStan & Ollie - Unforgettable Comedies
Stanlio · 2019
7.7MovieLaurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
Self (archive footage) · 2011
7.5MovieA Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
Self (archive footage) · 2011
9.0MovieFragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Himself (archive footage) · 2011
MovieDick & Doof - Best of
Schauspieler · 2010
The Parrott Chase
(archive footage) (uncredited) · 2009
MovieSilent Clowns
Self - Stan(archive footage) · 2006
8.7MovieStan & Ollie - The Best Comic Shorts
Stan · 2006
MovieLaurel & Hardy - Best of III
Stan · 2005
7.0MovieAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2002
8.5MovieLaurel & Hardy - Highlights
2002
MovieLaurel & Hardy - Best of II
Stan · 2001
MovieLaurel & Hardy - Best of
Stan · 1999
7.0MovieThat's Entertainment! III
(archive footage) · 1994
7.0MovieLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Stan / Sandy / Alf / Lord Paddington (archive footage) · 1992
The Laurel & Hardy Story: An Affectionate Rememberence
Self (archive footage) · 1990
7.0MovieClassic Comedy Teams
Self (archive footage) · 1986
9.0MovieGoing Hollywood: The '30s
(archive footage) · 1984
10.0MovieDance of the Cookoos
1982
MovieThe Hollywood Clowns
Self (archive footage) · 1979
MovieLaurel and Hardy Laughtoons
Stan · 1978