Question

вставить was/were
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy ... two of the most popular film.
They ... born in 1890 and 1892 recpectively.

Answer 1

2)They was born in 1890 and 1892 respectively.

Answer 2

1) Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were two of the most popular film
2)The was born in 1890 and 1892 receptively