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Oliver Hardy Biography

Birth Name:Oliver Norvell Hardy

Birth Place:Harlem, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

In November 1921, he got married to actress Myrtle Reeves
Got involved with films by working as a projectionist at a theater in his hometown
While working as a cabaret singer, he worked at the Lubin Manufacturing Company
Was best known for frequently appearing in films alongside Stan Laurel
Would frequently portray the overweight character in a comedy duo onscreen
In 1991, he was featured on a commemorative U․S․ postage stamp
Was featured on the cover of the Beatles' album "Sgt․ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band․"