Hal Roach

Director

Birthday January 14, 1892

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Elmira, NY

DEATH DATE Nov 2, 1992 (100)

#74,335 Most Popular

About

Actor and filmmaker who produced Laurel & Hardy and the Our Gang series, the latter eventually becoming known as The Little Rascals.

Before Fame

He worked as an extra in silent films.

Trivia

He was given the Honorary Berlinale Camera at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival.

Family Life

His first wife was Lucille Prin. He later married Marguerite Nichols in 1915.

Associated With

He was greatly inspired by a presentation given by Mark Twain when he was in elementary school.