Laurel and Hardy were a comedy double act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema.

The team was composed of thin Englishman Stan Laurel (born 16 June 1890, Ulverston, Cumbria, England – died 23 February 1965, Santa Monica, California, USA) and heavyset American Oliver Hardy (born January 18, 1892, Harlem, Georgia, USA – died August 7, 1957, North Hollywood, California, USA).