Stan Laurel blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Stan Laurel. Born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston, Cumbria on 16th June 1890, the "thin one" of the world famous Hollywood comedy team of Laurel and Hardy lived at No 8 Dockwray Square between 1897-1901. He died in Santa Monica, California, on 23rd February 1965, aged 74 years Recorded plaque organisation: North Tyneside Council.

Stan Laurel, born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, was a British-American comedian and actor best known as half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Together they created iconic silent and sound films that have become synonymous with physical comedy and comedic genius, significantly influencing film comedy.