Joe Besser

Person · Open Library

Born

1907

Works

2

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Film & TV

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Joe Besser (born Jessel Besser, August 12, 1907 – March 1, 1988) was an American actor, comedian, and musician, known for his impish humor and wimpy characters. He is best known for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1957–59. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the bratty man-child in The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the…

Known for

• Mystery Reel2022
• The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad! — Joe (archive footage)2015
• The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? — Stinky (archive footage)2011
• Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face — Self (archive footage)2007
• Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special — Curly-Joe (archive footage)2003
• The Three Stooges Story — Joe (archive footage) (uncredited)2001
• The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter — (archive footage) (uncredited)2001
• The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! — (archive footage)1997
• Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld — Self (archive footage)1994
• Classic Comedy Teams — Self (archive footage)1986

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type

Group

Origin

Germany

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Gender

male

Citizenship

United States

Place of birth

St. Louis

Place of death

North Hollywood

Occupation

film actor

Languages spoken

English language

Native language

English language

Image

JoeBesser1950s.jpg

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