Hal Roach (comedian)

Not to be confused with Hal Roach.

Hal Roach
Born
John Roche

(1927-11-04)November 4, 1927
Waterford, Ireland
DiedFebruary 28, 2012(2012-02-28) (aged 84)
Comedy career
Years active1944–2012
MediumSinger, magician, comedian
GenreObservational comedy

Hal Roach (4 November 1927 – 28 February 2012) was a prominent Irish comedian. He spent over 60 years in show business as a live performer, having also recorded albums, DVDs and was featured in the Guinness World Records for the longest-running engagement of a comedian at the same venue: 26 years at Jury's Irish Cabaret, Jury's Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. Despite having the same first and last name, he is not related to the pioneering comedy film producer of the same name known for his work with Laurel and Hardy, The Little Rascals, and Harold Lloyd.

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