Stanley `` Stan '' Laurel ( born Arthur Stanley Jefferson , 16 June 1890 - 23 February 1965 ) , was an English comic actor , writer and film director , most famous as Laurel of Laurel and Hardy-Hardy being Oliver Hardy .
Stan Laurel ( June 16 , 1890 - February 23 , 1965 ) , was an English actor , comedian , writer and director .