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Charlie Hall, MILLIONAIRES IN PRISON


Born
1899-08-19
Birmingham, England
Died
1959-12-07   (60)
North Hollywood, CA

Supporting comic who came to the U.S. as a member of Fred Karno's comedy vaudeville troupe, and carved out a film career as a supporting player at the Hal Roach Studios. Supporting roles with Charley Chase, Harold Lloyd, Max Davidson and others... and earning a beloved reputation as Laurel & Hardy's "chief nemesis" in many shorts, particularly BUSY BODIES (1932), THEM THAR HILLS (1934) and TIT FOR TAT (1935). Charlie's link to Stan & Ollie is so strong, that worldwide chapter meetings of the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society, "The Sons of the Desert," traditionally include toasts to Stan, Oliver, James Finlayson, Mae Busch... and Charlie Hall.

Acting Credits (3)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
MILLIONAIRES IN PRISON (1940) Shemp Howard (Solo) Cockney convict
SAN ANTONIO ROSE (1941) Shemp Howard (Solo) Plantation waiter
HELLZAPOPPIN' (1941) Shemp Howard (Solo) Taxi driver

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