Stanley J. Sandford, professionally known as "Tiny" Sandford, was born in the year 1894 in the state of Iowa, United States of America. He embarked on a career in the film industry in 1910, initially working with Mack Sennett. Subsequently, in 1916, he joined the renowned Charlie Chaplin, making appearances in notable films such as The Count (1916),The Immigrant (1915),and The Adventurer (1917).
Throughout his career, Sandford continued to work with Chaplin, featuring in his productions including The Gold Rush (1925),The Circus (1928),City Lights (1931),Modern Times (1936),and The Great Dictator (1940). Additionally, he gained widespread recognition for his work with the iconic comedy duo Laurel & Hardy, starring in films such as The Second 100 Years (1927),The Hoose-Gow (1929),Pardon Us (1931),and Our Relations (1936),among others.
Initially, Sandford was cast to play the role of the Sheriff in the film Way Out West (1937),but was eventually replaced by Stanley Fields. After making some films for Edgar Kennedy in 1940, Sandford decided to retire from the industry.
Some of Sandford's most notable roles include his appearances in Big Business (1929) with Laurel & Hardy, and Modern Times (1936) with Charlie Chaplin.