Hal Roach
Known for
Producing
Born
January 13, 1892
Birthplace
Elmira, New York, USA
Died
November 2, 1992 (aged 100)
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.
Best known work
Safety Last!
1923
Sons of the Desert
1933
One Million Years B.C.
1966
The Music Box
1932
Way Out West
1937
Babes in Toyland
1934
Block-Heads
1938
Topper
1937
Big Business
1929
Busy Bodies
1933Filmography
2017
Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirtsas Self - Producer (archive footage)
2012
2011
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magicas Self (archive footage)
2011
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Storyas Self (uncredited)
2001
Our Gang - Comedy FestivalProducer
2001
2001
1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Moviesas Self (archive footage)
1994
The Our Gang StoryWriter
1989
1987
Hollywood Uncensoredas Self
1987
Hollywood's Hidden Secretsas Self
1985
1984
1984
Ticket to Hollywoodas Himself
1980
1974
1967
1966
One Million Years B.C.Associate Producer
1962
1943
Yanks AhoyExecutive Producer
1943
Prairie ChickensExecutive Producer
1943
CalabooseExecutive Producer
1942
The McGuerins from BrooklynExecutive Producer