Hal Roach

Producer

Born: January 13, 1892
Died: November 2, 1992 (age 100)
From: Elmira, New York, USA

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.

Filmography (147)

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts (2017)
Self - Producer (archive footage)
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic (2011)
Self (archive footage)
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)
Self (uncredited)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)
Self (archive footage)
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius (1989)
Self
Hollywood Uncensored (1987)
Self
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets (1987)
Self
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1985)
Self
Ticket to Hollywood
Ticket to Hollywood (1984)
Himself
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1974)
Self
Road Show (1941)
Director
Turnabout (1940)
Director
One Million B.C. (1940)
Director
The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939)
Director
Captain Fury (1939)
Director
Sons of the Desert (1933)
Bit Part (uncredited)
Wild Poses (1933)
Studio portrait
The Devil's Brother (1933)
Director
On the Loose (1931)
Director
The Pajama Party (1931)
Director
Let's Do Things (1931)
Director
Monsieur Le Fox
Monsieur Le Fox (1931)
Director
Monsieur Le Fox
Monsieur Le Fox (1930)
Director
Men of the North (1930)
Director
The Rogue Song (1930)
Director
Dad's Day
Dad's Day (1929)
Director
Hurdy Gurdy (1929)
Director
Unaccustomed as We Are (1929)
Director
Flying Elephants (1928)
Director
Sailors, Beware! (1927)
Director