Harold Lloyd
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Harold Lloyd's achievements in cinema are remarkable. He was the highest-paid actor in the world during the 1920s, out-earning contemporaries like Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford. His films, particularly Safety Last! and The Freshman, are consistently ranked among the greatest silent films and comedies of all time. Lloyd's innovative stunt work and use of special effects set new standards for physical comedy. His honorary Academy Award in 1953 recognized his enduring impact on the art of motion pictures, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by film historians and enthusiasts.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 6530 Hollywood Boulevard for his contributions to motion pictures.
Legion of Merit
Awarded for his service producing training films during World War II.
Motion Picture Hall of Fame
Posthumous induction in recognition of his contributions to the film industry.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Silent Films
Greatest Comedies of All Time
Records & Feats
Highest-paid actor in the world during the 1920s
Earned over $1 million annually, surpassing Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford.
Performed iconic clock stunt in Safety Last! with missing fingers
Despite losing two fingers in a 1919 accident, Lloyd performed his own stunts, including the famous clock scene.