Obituary of Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Harry Eugene “Hal” Roach Sr. (born January 14, 1892 in Elmira, New York) was a film producer, TV producer, and screenwriter who was best known for being the founder of Hal Roach Studios and for producing the collection of short films, “Our Gang.” Hal died on November 2, 1992 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at the old age of 100.

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Hal Roach Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Roach, Hal
Common Name: Hal Roach
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States
Birth Date: January 14, 1892
Age: 100 (at death)
Also Known As: Harry Roach Sr.
Occupations:
Active Years: 1912-1992

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

Hal's Family Tree

Birth Name: Harry Eugene Roach
Father: Charles Henry Roach
Mother: Mabel Gertrude Bally
Brother(s):

Jack Roach (1889-1979)

Spouse/Partner:

Marguerite Nichols (married 1915-1941, her death)
Lucille Prin (married 1942-1981, her death)

Son(s):

Hal Roach Jr. (1918-1972)

Daughter(s):

Maria Roach Carpenter
Margaret Roach (1921-1964)
Kathleen Bridget Roach
Elizabeth Carson Roach (1945-1946)
Jeanne Alice Roach

Death Notice:

Date: November 02 1992 at age 100
Place: Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, New York

Category Tags:

Film Producer TV Producer Screenwriter American Born on January 14th Born in 1892 Born in New York Died in 1992 Died at age 100 Died from Pneumonia

Hal's Notable Roles:

Our Gang (1940)

Quotable Quotes:

"Hal Roach's legacy lives on through the timeless comedy and heartwarming stories he shared with the world, proving that his spirit and wit will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Hal Roach was a successful film producer and studio executive, known for creating popular comedy films during the early 1900s. Unfortunately, his career eventually came to an end due to health complications that ultimately led to his passing. (V)"

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