Oliver Hardy
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Summary
Oliver Hardy is a human[1]. He was born in Harlem[2]. He was born on January 18, 1892[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on August 7, 1957[5]. He worked as an actor[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], stunt performer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,483 views/month, #5,333 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Harlem[2].
- Oliver Hardy died in Hollywood[4].
- Oliver Hardy was born on January 18, 1892[3].
- Oliver Hardy died on August 7, 1957[5].
- Oliver Hardy is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
- Oliver Hardy's mother was Mary Emily Jackson[13].
- Among Oliver Hardy's spouses was Myrtle Reeves[14].
- Oliver Hardy was married to Virginia Lucille Jones[15].
- Oliver Hardy was married to Madelyn Saloshin[16].
- Oliver Hardy held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Oliver Hardy's native language[18].
- Oliver Hardy worked as an actor[6].
- Oliver Hardy worked as a comedian[7].
- Oliver Hardy worked as a film actor[8].
- Oliver Hardy's professions included stunt performer[9].
- Oliver Hardy worked as a screenwriter[10].
- Oliver Hardy worked as a film director[19].
- Oliver Hardy's field of work was film acting[20].
- Oliver Hardy's field of work was film direction[21].
- Oliver Hardy's field of work was film screenwriting[22].
- Oliver Hardy's education included a stint at Young Harris College[23].
- Oliver Hardy was educated at Georgia Military College[24].
- Oliver Hardy received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
- Oliver Hardy was a member of Laurel and Hardy[26].
- Oliver Hardy is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Oliver Hardy was born in Harlem[2]. He was born on January 18, 1892[3]. His mother was Mary Emily Jackson[13]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Young Harris College[23], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1886[30] and Georgia Military College[24], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1879[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], stunt performer[9], screenwriter[10], and film director[19]. Fields of work include film acting[20]; film direction[21], an activity[34]; and film screenwriting[22], an occupation[35].
Recognition
Oliver Hardy received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
Personal Life
Spouses include Myrtle Reeves[14], an actor[36], 1897–1983[37], of United States[38]; Virginia Lucille Jones[15], 1909–1986[39], of United States[40]; and Madelyn Saloshin[16], 1896–1941[41], of United States[42].
Death and Burial
Oliver Hardy died on August 7, 1957[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was intracranial thrombosis[43]. Burial took place at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Oliver Hardy include 2866 Hardy[44], an asteroid[45].
Why It Matters
Oliver Hardy ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,483 views/month, #5,333 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include 2866 Hardy[44], an asteroid[45].
FAQs
Where was Oliver Hardy born?
Oliver Hardy was born in Harlem[2].
Where did Oliver Hardy die?
Oliver Hardy died in Hollywood[4].
Who were Oliver Hardy's parents?
Oliver Hardy's mother was Mary Emily Jackson[13].
Who was Oliver Hardy married to?
Oliver Hardy's spouses include Myrtle Reeves[14], Virginia Lucille Jones[15], and Madelyn Saloshin[16].
What did Oliver Hardy do for work?
Oliver Hardy worked as actor[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], stunt performer[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Oliver Hardy go to school?
Oliver Hardy was educated at Young Harris College[23] and Georgia Military College[24].
What awards did Oliver Hardy receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].