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Joe Besser

Joe Besser

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

12/08/1907

Day of Death

01/03/1988
(81) years old

Place of Birth

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

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 tel... Read More

Known For

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face

Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

The Three Stooges Story

The Three Stooges Story

The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter

The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld

Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld

My Smurfy Valentine

My Smurfy Valentine

Which Way to the Front?

Which Way to the Front?

Filmography

Cast

2022

Mystery Reel

2011

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On F...

as Stinky (archive footage)

2007

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty ...

as Self

2003

Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

as Curly-Joe (archive footage)

2001

The Three Stooges Story

as Joe

2001

The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter

1997

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

as (archive footage)

1994

Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld

as Self (archive footage)

1983

My Smurfy Valentine

as Cupid (voice)

1970

Which Way to the Front?

as Dock Master

1970

Hollywood Horror House

as Bus Driver

1969

The Monk

as Herbie

1962

Hand of Death

as Service station attendant

1961

The Errand Boy

as Man Watching Rushes

1960

Let's Make Love

as Charlie Lamont

1959

The Rookie

as Soldier

1959

The Story on Page One

as Gallagher (uncredited)

1959

Say One for Me

as Joe Greb

1959

Sappy Bull Fighters

as Joe

1959

Triple Crossed

as Joe

1959

Plunderers of Painted Flats

as Andy Heather

1958

Oil's Well That Ends Well

as Joe

1958

Flying Saucer Daffy

as Joe

1958

Sweet and Hot

as Joe

1958

Pies and Guys

as Joe

1958

Fifi Blows Her Top

as Joe Besser

1958

Quiz Whizz

as Himself

1957

Outer Space Jitters

as Joe / Joe's Son

1957

Rusty Romeos

as Joe

1957

Horsing Around

as Joe

1957

Guns a Poppin!

as Joe

1957

Space Ship Sappy

as Joe

1957

A Merry Mix-Up

as Joe / Jack / Jeff

1957

Muscle Up a Little Closer

as Joe

1957

Hoofs and Goofs

as Joe

1956

Army Daze

as Pvt. Joe Besser

1956

Columbia Laff Hour

as Joe (archive footage)

1955

It's a Dog's Life

as Dog Catcher (uncredited)

1955

Hook a Crook

as Joe Besser

1955

Two-Gun Lady

as Doc McGinnis

1955

Headline Hunters

as Coroner

1955

Mad at the World

as Gas Station Attendant

1955

G.I. Dood It

as Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voi...

1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Ko...

as Hunter (uncredited)

1954

The Fire Chaser

as Eric Loudermilk Potts

1953

Sins of Jezebel

as Yonkel

1953

I, the Jury

as Pete, Elevator Operator

1953

Spies and Guys

as Pvt. Joe Besser

1953

A Day in the Country

as Narrator (voice)

1952

Caught on the Bounce

as Joe

1952

Aim, Fire, Scoot

as Pvt. Joe Besser

1951

Fraidy Cat

as Joe Besser

1950

The Desert Hawk

as Prince Sinbad

1950

Dizzy Yardbird

as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead

1950

Outside the Wall

as The Cook (uncredited)

1950

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

as Carlton

1950

Woman in Hiding

as Salesman with Drum

1949

Waiting in the Lurch

as Eric Loudermilk Potts

1949

Africa Screams

as Harry

1948

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

as Sharkey Dolan

1946

Talk About a Lady

as Roly Q. Entwhistle

1945

Eadie Was a Lady

as Professor Diogenes Dingle

1944

Hey, Rookie

as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer

1940

Hot Steel

as Siggie Landers