Arthur Stanley Jefferson, better known by his stage name Stan Laurel, was a comedian, actor and director from England. He was one half of ‘Laurel and Hardy’, an iconic comedy duo in the mid-20th century. Born into a family of actors, Laurel entered the stage early in his career. He started performing professionally in music hall comedies and developed a style of his own, which included his bowler hat. He was mentored by Fred Karno and was an understudy to Charlie Chaplin. He travelled with Chaplin to the U.S to begin his career in films, a new medium in that era. He worked with Roach Studios and starred in a series of short films. He met his future collaborator Oliver Hardy during that time, and they began appearing in skits together. The chemistry between Laurel and Hardy worked for the audience, and they officially became an on-screen hit couple. The legendary pair starred in many short films during that era, and even won an Oscar. They focused on stage and music hall performances towards the late 1940s and the success of their tours in Europe and London boosted their careers immensely. Laurel stopped working after his partner Hardy’s death and chose to retire from the public eye. His achievements were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Frame. He is remembered today as one of the funniest comedians on screen.