Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel

English actor (1890–1965)
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Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; 16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965) was an English comic actor, writer, and film director who was part of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles.

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Stan Laurel was born on Monday, 16 June 1890 in Ulverston, Lancashire (now Cumbria), England UK. His full name at birth was Arthur Stanley Jefferson. He was best known as an actor. Laurel's country of citizenship (nationality) was English. He died on Tuesday, 23 February 1965 in Santa Monica, California at the age of 74. Stan attended high school at King James 1 Grammar School. He was 5' 9" (175 cm) tall and weighed 160 lbs (73 kg) with a slim build. He had blue eyes and light brown hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $50,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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Full name at birth
Arthur Stanley Jefferson
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Claim to fame
Laurel & Hardy
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Date of birth
16 June 1890
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Place of birth
Ulverston, Lancashire (now Cumbria), England UK
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Date of death
23 February 1965
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Age
74 (age at death)
Place of death
Santa Monica, California
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Cause of death
Heart Attack
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Occupation
English Comic Actor/writer/Film Director
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5' 9" (175 cm)
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Weight
160 lbs (73 kg)
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  • Usually played a childish, innocent looking man.
  • Wide, "hanger-in-my-mouth" smile.
  • Spikey hair, sported at all times.
  • Whiny face" for which he is famous.
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Lady (Dog)
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Net worth
$50,000 USD
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High school
  • King James 1 Grammar School
  • Bishop Auckland
  • County Durham
  • The Kings School
  • Tynemouth
  • Rutherglen Academy
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A friend once asked me what comedy was. That floored me. What is comedy? I don't know. Does anybody? Can you define it? All I know is that I learned how to get laughs, and that's all I know about it. You have to learn what people will laugh at, then proceed accordingly.
  • Is portrayed by Jim Plunkett in Harlow (1965/II).
  • He was voted, along with comedy partner Oliver Hardy, the 45th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.
  • Portrayed by Matthew Cottle in Chaplin (1992).
  • He and Mae Laurel lived as a common-law couple, as Mae was legally married to someone in her native Australia when she met Stan in 1918. They parted in 1925 by mutual consent and Mae returned to Australia.
  • Father of Lois Laurel, who appeared with him in The Chimp (1932).

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