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Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 25, 1931
DiedMarch 08, 1971 (age 40)
BirthplaceBurchard, Nebraska, United States
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Harold Lloyd's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForSilent film comedy, especially the 1923 film 'Safety Last!' featuring the legendary clock-hanging scene.

Intro

Harold Lloyd was an iconic American actor, comedian, and stunt performer, best known for his silent film work during the early 20th century. He was one of the most influential figures in the development of slapstick comedy in the silent film era.

Early Life & Background

Harold Lloyd was born in Burchard, Nebraska, and later moved to San Diego, California, with his family. He showed an early interest in theater and began acting in stage productions as a child before transitioning to the burgeoning film industry in Los Angeles.

Career Highlights

  • Starred in over 200 films, including the acclaimed 'Safety Last!' (1923), 'The Freshman' (1925), and 'Girl Shy' (1924).
  • Developed the iconic 'Glasses Character,' a trademark mild-mannered persona with horn-rimmed glasses.
  • Received an honorary Academy Award in 1953 for his contributions to film comedy.
  • Considered one of the 'big three' silent era comedians alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.

Trivia

  • Lloyd performed many of his own dangerous stunts, including the famous clock stunt in 'Safety Last!'.
  • He lost a thumb and forefinger in a film prop accident in 1919 but continued doing physical comedy.
  • He was a founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

FAQs

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When was Harold Lloyd born?

Harold Lloyd was born the 25 January 1931.

Where is Harold Lloyd from?

Burchard, Nebraska, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About January 25th, 1931, in brief:

  • Day of the week: January 25th, 1931 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Lloyd
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harold-Lloyd
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0516093/