Hal Roach (comedian)
| Hal Roach | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Roche |
| Born | November 4, 1927 Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | February 28, 2012 (aged 84) |
| Medium | Singer, magician, comedian |
| Years active | 1944–2012 |
| Genres | Observational 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. Coincidentally, both people of the same first and last name are known for comedy.