7.7
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Production
Hal Roach
- Born
- Died
- (aged 100)
- Birthplace
- Elmira, New York, USA
- Credits
- 610 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
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7.1
Movie
Sons of the Desert
6.2
Movie
One Million Years B.C.
7.5
Movie
The Music Box
7.1
Movie
Way Out West
6.3
Movie
Babes in Toyland
7.0
Movie
Block-Heads
6.7
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Topper
6.7
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Big Business
7.3
Movie
Busy Bodies
6.4
Movie
Pardon Us
7.0
Movie
Tit for Tat
7.3
Movie
Helpmates
6.8
Movie
County Hospital
7.0
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Towed in a Hole
7.0
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Hog Wild
6.3
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Swiss Miss
7.0
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Perfect Day
Acting credits 20
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts Film | Self - Producer (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 1995 | The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1989 | Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius Film | Self |
| 1987 | Hollywood Uncensored Film | Self |
| 1987 | Hollywood's Hidden Secrets Film | Self |
| 1985 | George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Film | Self |
| 1984 | Hollywood '84 TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Ticket to Hollywood Film | Himself |
| 1980 | Hollywood TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1974 | Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy Film | Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1933 | Sons of the Desert Film | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Wild Poses Film | Studio portrait |
| 1920 | Number, Please? Film | Sailor (uncredited) |
| 1914 | The Patchwork Girl of Oz Film | Cowardly Lion / Tottenhot |
| 1914 | The Magic Cloak of Oz Film | The Cowardly Lion (uncredited) |
| 1914 | Samson Film | Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited) |
| 1914 | The Squaw Man Film | Townsman (uncredited) |
Crew credits 593
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D Film | Producer |
| 2011 | The Little Rascals: Scary Spooktacular Film | Producer |
| 2001 | Our Gang - Comedy Festival Film | Producer |
| 2001 | Our Gang - Little Rascals Greatest Hits Film | Producer |
| 2001 | Our Gang - Little Rascals Varieties Film | Producer |
| 1994 | The Our Gang Story Film | Writer |
| 1967 | The Crazy World of Laurel and Hardy Film | Producer |
| 1966 | One Million Years B.C. Film | Associate Producer |
| 1943 | Yanks Ahoy Film | Executive Producer |
| 1943 | Prairie Chickens Film | Executive Producer |
| 1943 | Calaboose Film | Executive Producer |
| 1942 | The McGuerins from Brooklyn Film | Executive Producer |
| 1942 | Fall In Film | Associate Producer |
| 1942 | Flying with Music Film | Producer |
| 1942 | About Face Film | Producer |
| 1942 | Dudes Are Pretty People Film | Producer |
| 1942 | Brooklyn Orchid Film | Producer |
| 1941 | Miss Polly Film | Producer |
| 1941 | Niagara Falls Film | Executive Producer |
| 1941 | Tanks a Million Film | Producer |
| 1941 | Broadway Limited Film | Producer |
| 1941 | Topper Returns Film | Producer |
| 1941 | Road Show Film | Director, Producer |
| 1940 | Turnabout Film | Director |
| 1940 | One Million B.C. Film | Producer, Director |
| 1939 | The Housekeeper's Daughter Film | Director |
| 1939 | Captain Fury Film | Director |
| 1938 | Topper Takes a Trip Film | Presenter |
| 1938 | Block-Heads Film | Producer |
| 1938 | Hide and Shriek Film | Producer |
| 1938 | The Awful Tooth Film | Producer |
| 1938 | Swiss Miss Film | Producer |
| 1938 | Merrily We Live Film | Producer, Presenter |
| 1937 | Our Gang Follies of 1938 Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Mail and Female Film | Producer |
| 1937 | The Pigskin Palooka Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Fishy Tales Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Night 'n' Gales Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Topper Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Roamin' Holiday Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Pick a Star Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Three Smart Boys Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Rushin' Ballet Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Nobody's Baby Film | Presenter, Producer |
| 1937 | Way Out West Film | Producer |
| 1937 | Reunion in Rhythm Film | Producer |
| 1936 | Spooky Hooky Film | Producer, Story |
| 1936 | General Spanky Film | Presenter, Producer |
| 1936 | Pay As You Exit Film | Producer |
| 1936 | Kelly the Second Film | Producer |
| 1936 | Bored of Education Film | Producer |
| 1936 | On the Wrong Trek Film | Producer |
| 1936 | The Bohemian Girl Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Top Flat Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Life Hesitates at 40 Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Hot Money Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Little Papa Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Bonnie Scotland Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Sprucin' Up Film | Producer |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady Film | Presenter |