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My Take
Stan Laurel is, for me, the quiet architect of screen comedy. Born in Ulverston, he crossed the Atlantic and built 107 films of timeless laughter with Oliver Hardy, but the detail I treasure is that he wrote and shaped the gags behind the scenes. Beneath that bewildered everyman face sat a meticulous mind obsessed with timing and structure. His honorary Academy Award, accepted with characteristic modesty, only deepens my respect. Laurel's gentle, expression-driven humor still echoes through modern comedians, and that's the mark of a true craftsman whose work outlives its era.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stan Laurel
- Name (Japanese)
- スタン・ローレル
- Reading
- すたん・ろーれる
- Born
- June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Ulverston, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / screenwriter / comedian / film actor / stunt performer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Stonelaw High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1960 Academy Honorary Award
- 1964 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stan Laurel born?
June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965.
Where is Stan Laurel from?
Stan Laurel is from Ulverston, United Kingdom.
What does Stan Laurel do?
Stan Laurel works as stage actor, screenwriter, comedian, film actor, stunt performer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.