Joe Besser
Acting
Born August 12, 1907 — Died March 1, 1988
From Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Also known as Joseph Besser, The Three Stooges, Joseph "Joe" Besser
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...
Filmography
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Mystery Reel
2022
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Stinky (archive footage)
20118.0
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Self (archive footage)
20078.0
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Curly-Joe (archive footage)
20038.5
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)
19977.0
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
Self (archive footage)
19948.5
Classic Comedy Teams
Self (archive footage)
19867.0
My Smurfy Valentine
Cupid (voice)
19837.3
Which Way to the Front?
Dock Master
19704.8
Savage Intruder
Bus Driver
19705.3
The Monk
Herbie
19698.0
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A Day at the Horse Opera
Indian Chief
1962
Hand of Death
Service station attendant
19624.4
The Errand Boy
Man Watching Rushes
19616.2
Let's Make Love
Charlie Lamont
19606.4
The Rookie
Soldier
195910.0
The Story on Page One
Gallagher (uncredited)
19595.1
Say One for Me
Joe Greb
19595.4
Sappy Bull Fighters
Joe
19594.8
Triple Crossed
Joe
19595.8
Plunderers of Painted Flats
Andy Heather
19595.2
Oil's Well That Ends Well
Joe
19586.2
Flying Saucer Daffy
Joe
19585.6
Sweet and Hot
Joe
19585.5
Pies and Guys
Joe
19585.8
Fifi Blows Her Top
Joe Besser
19585.3
Quiz Whizz
Himself
19585.5
Outer Space Jitters
Joe / Joe's Son
19574.8
Rusty Romeos
Joe
19575.2
The Helen Morgan Story
Bartender (uncredited)
19575.3
Horsing Around
Joe
19574.0
Guns a Poppin!
Joe
19575.5
Space Ship Sappy
Joe
19576.8
A Merry Mix-Up
Joe / Jack / Jeff
19575.9
Muscle Up a Little Closer
Joe
19576.0
Hoofs and Goofs
Joe
19575.5
Army Daze
Pvt. Joe Besser
195610.0
Columbia Laff Hour
Joe (archive footage)
19567.0
It's a Dog's Life
Dog Catcher (uncredited)
19554.3
Hook a Crook
Joe Besser
195510.0
Two-Gun Lady
Doc McGinnis
19555.4
Headline Hunters
Coroner
19554.4
Mad at the World
Gas Station Attendant
19555.9
G.I. Dood It
Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)
19557.0
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Hunter (uncredited)
19556.2
The Fire Chaser
Eric Loudermilk Potts
19549.0
Sins of Jezebel
Yonkel
19535.8
I, the Jury
Pete, Elevator Operator
19535.9
Spies and Guys
Pvt. Joe Besser
195310.0
A Day in the Country
Narrator (voice)
19537.0
Caught on the Bounce
Joe
19528.0
Aim, Fire, Scoot
Pvt. Joe Besser
19528.0
Fraidy Cat
Joe Besser
195110.0
The Desert Hawk
Prince Sinbad
19505.4
Dizzy Yardbird
Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
19507.0
Outside the Wall
The Cook (uncredited)
19506.1
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Carlton
19505.3
Woman in Hiding
Salesman with Drum
19506.3
Waiting in the Lurch
Eric Loudermilk Potts
19499.0
Africa Screams
Harry
19495.8
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Sharkey Dolan
19487.3
Talk About a Lady
Roly Q. Entwhistle
19465.0
Eadie Was a Lady
Professor Diogenes Dingle
19454.4
Hey, Rookie
Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer
19448.0
Hot Steel
Siggie Landers
19407.5