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Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Director & actor · born 18 April 1893 · Burchard, Nebraska, USA

Harold Lloyd (April 18, 1893 –March 8, 1971) was an American actor. He has been called the cinema’s “first man in space.” His comedy wasn’t imported from Vaudeville or the British Music Hall like his contemporaries, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Harold learned to use the camera the way other comics used a bowler hat or a funny walk. In 1917 he shed the comedic clown personas prevalent in comedy for hundreds of years and pioneered romantic comedy by the ordinary guy up on the screen –- a guy with faults, and fears, “the boy next door.” With his young man in horned-rimmed glasses, he created classic films.

Where to start: Safety Last! (1923).

As director 6

As actor 188

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Harold Lloyd movie?

By viewer score, Safety Last! (1923) at 7.7/10.

What are Harold Lloyd’s most popular movies?

Safety Last!, The Freshman, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.

How many movies has Harold Lloyd made?

194 films on TMDB, 6 as director, 188 as actor.

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