Oliver Hardy Oliver Hardy Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy, January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1927 to 1951. He appeared with Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film "Outwitting Dad" in 1914. In some of his early works, he was billed as "Babe Hardy". Oliver Hardy was born Norvell Hardy in Harlem, Georgia. His father Oliver was a Confederate veteran who had been
George Hardy (actor) George Hardy (actor) George Hardy (born October 16, 1954) is an American actor and dentist. He is best recognized for his leading role in the cult horror film "Troll 2" (1990), which is regarded as one of the worst films ever made. Originally a dentist by trade, Hardy was practicing in Salt Lake City when he auditioned for "Troll 2" at the urging of some of his patients. He ended up winning the role of farmer Michael Waits, head of the family that falls victim to the titular villains. After the film's dismal reception following a direct-to-video release, he returned