Stan Laurel

Arthur Stanley "Stan" Jefferson (16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965), known as Stan Laurel, was an English comic actor, writer and film director, famous as the first half of the comedy team Laurel and Hardy. His film acting career stretched between 1917 and 1951 and included a starring role in the Academy Award winning film The Music Box (1932). In 1961, Laurel was given a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award for his pioneering work in comedy. He has ... More

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  • Jun 16, 1890

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  • Feb 23, 1965 (age 74 years)

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  • Arthur Stanley Jefferson,
  • Laurel, Stan,
  • Stan Jefferson,
  • Laurel & Hardy,
  • Mr. Laurel,
  • Laurel,
  • Stanley Laurel,
  • Arthur Stanley "Stan" Jefferson
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