Stan Laurel (born Arthur Stanley Jefferson; June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965) was a British comic actor, writer and director, famous as the first half of the comedy double-act Laurel and Hardy, whose career stretched from the silent films of the early 20th century until post-World War II. This Stan Laurel clock swings its legs. Stands 14.5" tall [two AA batteries required].