Personal Info
Known For
Production
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 13, 1892
Died
November 2, 1992 (100 years old)
Place of Birth
Elmira, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Harry Eugene Roach
- Al Roach
- Hal E. Roach
- Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr.
- Harold Eugene Roach Sr.
Hal Roach
Biography
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
Acting
Crew
One Million Years B.C.
Associate Producer
1966
Topper Returns
Producer
1941
Turnabout
Director
1940
One Million B.C.
Director, Producer
1940
Topper Takes a Trip
Presenter
1938
Block-Heads
Producer
1938
Swiss Miss
Producer
1938
Merrily We Live
Producer, Presenter
1938
Topper
Producer
1937
Pick a Star
Producer
1937
Way Out West
Producer
1937
On the Wrong Trek
Producer
1936