Hal Roach
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For other people named Hal Roach, see Hal Roach (disambiguation).
Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr.[1] (January 14, 1892 – November 2, 1992) was an American film and television producer, director, screenwriter, and centenarian, who was the founder of the namesake Hal Roach Studios.
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Born | Harold Eugene Roach (1892-01-14)January 14, 1892 Elmira, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 2, 1992(1992-11-02) (aged 100) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York |
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Years active | 1912–1992 |
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Children | 6, including Hal Roach Jr. and Margaret Roach |
Relatives | Robert Livingston (former-son-in-law) |
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Roach was active in the industry from the 1910s to the 1990s known for producing a number of successes including the Laurel and Hardy franchise, Harold Lloyd's early films, the films of entertainer Charley Chase, and the Our Gang short film comedy series.