Harold Eugene Roach Jr. was an American film and television producer.
Occupation
film producer, television producer, film director, screenwriter
Citizenship
United States
Born
June 15, 1918
Died
March 29, 1972
Overview
Harold Eugene Roach Jr. (June 15, 1918 – March 29, 1972) was an American film and television producer.
Biography
Roach Jr. was born in Los Angeles, the son of comedy producer Hal Roach and actress Marguerite Nichols. Roach Jr. co-directed One Million B.C. with his father.
Roach was president of the Hal Roach Studios for some time, but was ousted in 1959 when he and Alexander Guterma, who attempted to create an empire of the studio, Mutual Broadcasting System, and others, were both indicted on federal securities violations.
Roach married Alva Brewer, with whom he had two children.
