Harold Eugene " Hal " Roach Sr.[1] (January 14, 1892 – November 2, 1992) was an American film and television producer, director and screenwriter, who was the founder of the namesake Hal Roach …

Although Hal Roach Studios’ facilities were demolished in 1963, the company continued for several years as a film distributorship. Roach himself played an active role in the development of cable …

Hal Roach was born in 1892 in Elmira, New York. After working as a mule skinner, wrangler and gold prospector, among other things, he wound up in Hollywood and began picking up jobs as an extra in …

Nov 4, 2025 · Roach spent over 60 years in show business and first came to attention as a boy soprano before specializing in magic and traveling with an illusionist.

Roach, Harold Eugene (“Hal”) (b. 14 January 1892 in Elmira, New York d. 2 November 1992 in Los Angeles, California), pioneering film and television producer, writer, and director best known for …

A biography and filmography of Hal Roach, the legendary movie director who created some of the most famous and successful suspense movies in Hollywood history.

Oct 4, 2024 · Hal Roach was the producer behind the iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. His efforts in producing their slapstick films helped etch the pair into the annals of comedy history, establishing a …