Biography
Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson) was an English comic actor, writer and director best known as one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. He appeared with Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films and cameos.
Laurel began his career in British music hall and was a member of Fred Karno's troupe, where he understudied Charlie Chaplin. He made his film debut in 1917 and teamed with Hardy from 1927, appearing exclusively with him thereafter until Hardy's death in 1957. He received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1961.
