Lloyd, Harold, 1893-1971

Harold Lloyd was an influential film actor and producer known for his sight gags and extreme stunts in his silent comedy films between 1913 and 1928, as well as his sound films between 1929 and 1938 before his retirement. After retiring, director Preston Sturges convinced him to return to acting, appearing in the Howard Hughes-produced The Sin of Harold Diddlebock (1947).

Born in April 20, 1894 in Burchard, Nebraska, he began acting at age twelve before moving to Los Angeles, California with his father to break into the film industry. During Lloyd's career, he would be compared to Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton for his round glasses-wearing characters falling into constant trouble.

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"Harold Lloyd." Hollywood Walk of Fame. December 09, 2020. Accessed October 21, 2021. https://walkoffame.com/harold-lloyd/

"American Masters: About Harold Lloyd." PBS. January 12, 2006. Accessed October 21, 2021. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/harold-lloyd-about-harold-lloyd/647/

"Harold Lloyd." Turner Classic Movies. 2021. Accessed October 21, 2021. https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/115143%7C66024/Harold-Lloyd/#biography