Actor

Oliver Hardy: Movies & Filmography

films: 172
on screen: 1914–2011

Career at a glance

Oliver Hardy's Career in Numbers

Oliver Hardy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Oliver Hardy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Servant Girl’s Legacy (1914) to Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992), and the 1920s were the busiest decade.

Oliver Hardy Movies by Decade

1910s 16
1920s 68
1930s 55
1940s 12
1950s 3
1960s 4
1970s 1
1980s 1
1990s 1

The 1920s were Oliver Hardy's busiest decade, with 68 films.

Oliver Hardy Movies by Genre

Comedy 139
Documentary 4
Music 3
War 3
Western 2
Crime 2
Romance 2
Action 2
Fantasy 1

Comedy is the genre Oliver Hardy has worked in most, with 139 films, ahead of documentary (4).

Oliver Hardy Career Milestones

First film: The Servant Girl’s Legacy 1914
Newest film: Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys 1992

172 credits

Oliver Hardy Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Oliver Hardy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Oliver Hardy Movies as an Actor

161

Oliver Hardy in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Oliver Hardy Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Oliver Hardy shares the most films with. Tiny Sandford comes first, with 22 films together, followed by Edgar Kennedy (15).

FAQ

Oliver Hardy: Questions & Answers

How many movies Oliver Hardy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Oliver Hardy been in?

Oliver Hardy is credited on 172 films, from 1914 to 2011. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Oliver Hardy's newest movie?

The most recent film on Oliver Hardy's filmography is Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic (2011), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Oliver Hardy work with most often?

Oliver Hardy shares the most films with Tiny Sandford (22 films), Edgar Kennedy (15 films) and Billy Gilbert (11 films).

The Best Oliver Hardy Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 172 credits.

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