Production
Hal Roach
Jan 13, 1892 (died Nov 2, 1992, aged 100) 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.
Known for
7.7
Safety Last!
Producer, Writer
7.1
Way Out West
Producer
6.2
One Million Years B.C.
Associate Producer
7.1
Sons of the Desert
Producer, Writer
6.3
Babes in Toyland
Producer
7.5
The Music Box
Producer
6.7
Topper
Producer
6.3
Swiss Miss
Producer
7.0
Block-Heads
Producer
7.0
Hog Wild
Producer, Music
6.4
Pardon Us
Producer, Presenter
6.6
Bonnie Scotland
Producer
6.8
Two Tars
Producer
6.8
The Devil's Brother
Director, Producer
7.0
Tit for Tat
Producer
Filmography
6.5
Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
2017 · Self - Producer (archive footage)
7.4
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
2011 · Self (archive footage)
7.0
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002 · Self (uncredited)
8.0
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Self (archive footage)
7.0
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
1989 · Self
5.4
Hollywood Uncensored
1987 · Self
5.8
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
1985 · Self
8.4
Hollywood
1980 · Self
6.2
One Million Years B.C.
1966 · Associate Producer
6.5
Topper Returns
1941 · Producer
5.8
One Million B.C.
1940 · Director, Producer
6.3
Swiss Miss
1938 · Producer
7.0
Block-Heads
1938 · Producer
7.0
Merrily We Live
1938 · Producer, Presenter
6.6
Topper Takes a Trip
1938 · Presenter
7.1
Way Out West
1937 · Producer
6.7
Topper
1937 · Producer
6.2
The Bohemian Girl
1936 · Producer
6.6
Bonnie Scotland
1935 · Producer
7.0
Tit for Tat
1935 · Producer
7.4
Thicker Than Water
1935 · Producer
6.8
The Fixer Uppers
1935 · Producer
6.3
Babes in Toyland
1934 · Producer
7.5
Them Thar Hills
1934 · Producer
7.4
Going Bye-Bye!
1934 · Producer
7.1
Oliver the Eighth
1934 · Producer
7.2
The Live Ghost
1934 · Producer
7.1
Sons of the Desert
1933 · Bit Part (uncredited)
7.4
Wild Poses
1933 · Studio portrait
6.8
The Devil's Brother
1933 · Director, Producer