Harold Lloyd Research

Date of Birth:

20th April 1893, Burchard, Nebraska, USA

Date of Death:

8th March 1971, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (prostate cancer)

Birth Name:

Harold Clayton Lloyd

Nickname:

Speedy

Height:

5'10"

Trade Mark:

Excelled at thrill comedy which had his characters in jepoardy with dangerous stunts (i.e. the clock hanging scene in Safety Last! (1923).)

In the prime of his career, Lloyd's most famous role was the "glasses" character, a young eager all American man who was out to succeed in life and absolutely no physical obstacle would stand in his way as he risked life and limb to achieve his goals.

Frequently played characters named Harold.

Personal Quote:

Comedy comes from inside. It comes from your face. It comes from your body.