Oliver Hardy
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Summary
Oliver Hardy was born on January 18, 1892[1], in Harlem[2]. He died on August 7, 1957[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], film actor[7], stunt performer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,153 views/month, #5,333 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery[11]
- Mother: Mary Emily Jackson[12]
- Spouse: Myrtle Reeves[13], Virginia Lucille Jones[14], Madelyn Saloshin[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: film director[18], film screenwriter[19], singer[20], writer[21], director[22]
- Field of work: film acting[23], film direction[24], film screenwriting[25]
- Educated at: Young Harris College[26], Georgia Military College[27]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28]
- Member of: Laurel and Hardy[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Oliver Hardy[31]
- Cause of death: intracranial thrombosis[32]
- Family name: Hardy[33]
- Given name: Oliver[34], Norvell[35]
- Official website: http://www.laurel-and-hardy.com/[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Filmography: Oliver Hardy filmography[38]
- Partner in business or sport: Stan Laurel[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Oliver Norvell Hardy[41]
- Name in native language: Oliver Hardy[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Oliver Hardy include 2866 Hardy[43], an asteroid[44].
Why It Matters
Oliver Hardy has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include 2866 Hardy[43], an asteroid[44].
FAQs
Where was Oliver Hardy born?
Oliver Hardy was born in Harlem[2].
Where did Oliver Hardy die?
Oliver Hardy died in Hollywood[4].
Who were Oliver Hardy's parents?
Oliver Hardy's mother was Mary Emily Jackson[12].
Who was Oliver Hardy married to?
Oliver Hardy's spouses include Myrtle Reeves[13], Virginia Lucille Jones[14], and Madelyn Saloshin[15].
What did Oliver Hardy do for work?
Oliver Hardy worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], film actor[7], stunt performer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Oliver Hardy go to school?
Oliver Hardy was educated at Young Harris College[26] and Georgia Military College[27].
What awards did Oliver Hardy receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28].