Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy

Biography

Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1927 to 1951. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In some of his early works, he was billed as "Babe Hardy".

Oliver Hardy died from cerebral thrombosis on August 7, 1957, at age 65. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located at 1500 Vine Street, Hollywood, California.

🎬 Movies Featuring Oliver Hardy

Nash the Slash Rises Again!

Nash the Slash Rises Again! (2025)

as Self - Sherlock Pinkham(archive footage)
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two

Laurel & Hardy: Year Two (2024)

as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Real Charlie Chaplin

The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy

A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy (2011)

as Self (archive footage)
Los Angeles Plays Itself

Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004)

as Ollie (archive footage)
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chaplin's Goliath

Chaplin's Goliath (1996)

as Self (archive footage)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)

as Ollie / Fanny / Bert (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams

Classic Comedy Teams (1986)

as Self (archive footage)
The Hollywood Clowns

The Hollywood Clowns (1979)

as (archive footage)
Hooray for Hollywood

Hooray for Hollywood (1976)

as Self (archive footage)
4 Clowns

4 Clowns (1970)

as (archive footage)
No Image

The Best of Laurel and Hardy (1968)

as Ollie / Bert (archive footage)
No Image

Salute to Stan Laurel (1965)

as Self (archive footage)
The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)

as Oliver in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun

30 Years of Fun (1963)

as (archive footage)
When Comedy Was King

When Comedy Was King (1960)

as edited from 'Big Business' (archive footage)
Riding High

Riding High (1950)

as Sucker (uncredited)
Zenobia

Zenobia (1939)

as Dr. Henry Tibbett
Pick a Star

Pick a Star (1937)

as Oliver Hardy
Our Relations

Our Relations (1936)

as Ollie / Bert Hardy
On the Wrong Trek

On the Wrong Trek (1936)

as Cameo appearance (hitchhiker)
Bonnie Scotland

Bonnie Scotland (1935)

as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy
Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert (1933)

as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy
The Midnight Patrol

The Midnight Patrol (1933)

as Officer Oliver Hardy
Twice Two

Twice Two (1933)

as Ollie / Mrs. Laurel
On the Loose

On the Loose (1931)

as New Suitor (uncredited)
The Skulls

The Skulls (1931)

as SeΓ±or Hardy
Chickens Come Home

Chickens Come Home (1931)

as Mr. Oliver Hardy
Brats

Brats (1930)

as Ollie Sr. / Oliver Jr.
You're Darn Tootin'

You're Darn Tootin' (1928)

as Ollie, French horn player
Galloping Ghosts

Galloping Ghosts (1928)

as Meadows the Valet, a.k.a. Officer 13
Putting Pants on Philip

Putting Pants on Philip (1927)

as J. Piedmont Mumblethunder
Sugar Daddies

Sugar Daddies (1927)

as Brittle's butler
With Love and Hisses

With Love and Hisses (1927)

as Top Sergeant Banner
Crazy to Act

Crazy to Act (1927)

as Gordon Bagley
Duck Soup

Duck Soup (1927)

as Maltravers
Should Men Walk Home?

Should Men Walk Home? (1927)

as Party Guest at Punch Bowl
Two-Time Mama

Two-Time Mama (1927)

as The Cop (as Babe Hardy)
The Nickel-Hopper

The Nickel-Hopper (1926)

as Jazz band drummer
Be Your Age

Be Your Age (1926)

as Oswald Schwartzkopple
Crazy Like a Fox

Crazy Like a Fox (1926)

as Charley's Victim (uncredited)
Along Came Auntie

Along Came Auntie (1926)

as Mr. Vincent Belcher - the First Husband
Thundering Fleas

Thundering Fleas (1926)

as Officer (as Oliver Babe Hardy)
Long Fliv the King

Long Fliv the King (1926)

as The Prime Minister's Assistant
Say It with Babies

Say It with Babies (1926)

as Hector - the Floorwalker
Madame Mystery

Madame Mystery (1926)

as Captain Schmaltz
Wandering Papas

Wandering Papas (1926)

as Camp Foreman (as Babe Hardy)
Yes, Yes, Nanette

Yes, Yes, Nanette (1925)

as Her former sweetheart
Isn't Life Terrible?

Isn't Life Terrible? (1925)

as Remington - the Brother-in-Law (as 'Babe' Hardy)
Hop to It!

Hop to It! (1925)

as A bellhop (as Babe Hardy)
Fiddlin' Around

Fiddlin' Around (1925)

as Theatre manager
The Joke's on You

The Joke's on You (1925)

as Wilbert Perkins
Fiddlin' Around

Fiddlin' Around (1925)

as Theatre Manager
Rivals

Rivals (1925)

as The Rival
No Image

Hey, Taxi! (1925)

as A Rival Taxi Driver
Stick Around

Stick Around (1925)

as Paperhanger (as Babe Hardy)
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz (1925)

as Tin Woodsman / Farmhand
Kid Speed

Kid Speed (1924)

as Dangerous Dan McGraw
Horseshoes

Horseshoes (1923)

as Dynamite Duffy
Lightning Love

Lightning Love (1923)

as Oliver, the Other Suitor
The Gown Shop

The Gown Shop (1923)

as Store manager
The Midnight Cabaret

The Midnight Cabaret (1923)

as Oliver, an Impetuous Suitor
No Image

No Wedding Bells (1923)

as The Girl's Father
Little Wildcat

Little Wildcat (1922)

as 'Bull' Mulligan
Golf

Golf (1922)

as The neighbor
The Show

The Show (1922)

as Stage manager / Audience Member (as Babe Hardy)
The Sawmill

The Sawmill (1922)

as The Foreman
The Lucky Dog

The Lucky Dog (1921)

as Masked bandit who confronts Laurel
The Bell Hop

The Bell Hop (1921)

as Hotel manager
The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy (1921)

as Gentleman Joe, alias Black Bart (as Babe Hardy)
The Bakery

The Bakery (1921)

as Foreman (as Babe Hardy)
The Rent Collector

The Rent Collector (1921)

as The Big Boss (as Babe Hardy)
His Jonah Day

His Jonah Day (1920)

as The Life Saver
The Backyard

The Backyard (1920)

as Thug - The ruffian
Married to Order

Married to Order (1920)

as Her Father (as Babe Hardy)
The Stage Hand

The Stage Hand (1920)

as Audience member (uncredited)
The Decorator

The Decorator (1920)

as Babe, a millionaire
Springtime

Springtime (1920)

as The Commissioner
Distilled Love

Distilled Love (1920)

as Mr. Pebble Ford (as Babe Hardy)
The Head Waiter

The Head Waiter (1919)

as A cop (as Babe Hardy)
No Image

Hop to It, Bellhop (1919)

as Solomon Soop(as Babe Hardy)
He's In Again

He's In Again (1918)

as Head Waiter (as Babe Hardy)
Hello Trouble

Hello Trouble (1918)

as A devoted husband (as Babe Hardy)
The Scholar

The Scholar (1918)

as The Superintendent
The Rogue

The Rogue (1918)

as Cafe Owner
The Stranger

The Stranger (1918)

as Oliver, the saloonkeeper
The Hobo

The Hobo (1917)

as Harold (as Babe Hardy)
The Candy Kid

The Candy Kid (1917)

as Rival Proprietor
The Chief Cook

The Chief Cook (1917)

as Babe (as Babe Hardy)
The Hero

The Hero (1917)

as The Hero's Rival (as Babe Hardy)
Little Nell

Little Nell (1917)

as Little Nell
No Image

The Candy Trail (1916)

as Plump (as Babe Hardy)
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts (1916)

as Plump (as Babe Hardy)
The Serenade

The Serenade (1916)

as Plump (as Babe Hardy)
The Lilac Splash

The Lilac Splash (1915)

as Burglar (as O.N. Hardy)
Avenging Bill

Avenging Bill (1915)

as Bill, the Grocer's Boy
Mother's Baby Boy

Mother's Baby Boy (1914)

as Percival Pilkins (as Babe Hardy)