Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1907-08-12
- Day of Death1988-03-01 (80 years)
- Place of BirthSaint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Also Known As Joseph BesserThe Three StoogesJoseph "Joe" Besser
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 television roles: Stinky, the bratty man-child in The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the...Read More
Acting Career
- 2015
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
As: Joe
- 2001
The Three Stooges Story
As: Joe
- 1983
My Smurfy Valentine
As: Cupid (voice)
- 1978
Galaxy Goof-Ups
As: Scare Bear (voice)
- 1972
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
As: Babu (voice)
- 1970
Which Way to the Front?
As: Dock Master
- 1970
Hollywood Horror House
As: Bus Driver
- 1969
The Monk
As: Herbie
1969Love, American Style
As: Tony
- 1969
Love, American Style
As: Neighbor
1967The Mothers-in-Law
As: Bandleader
- 1967
The Mothers-in-Law
As: Tramp
- 1967
The Mothers-in-Law
As: Joe
1966Batman
As: Penguin Supporter
1962Hand of Death
As: Service station attendant
- 1961
The Errand Boy
As: Man Watching Rushes
- 1960
Let's Make Love
As: Charlie Lamont
1959The Rookie
As: Soldier
1959The Story on Page One
As: Gallagher (uncredited)
1959Say One for Me
As: Joe Greb
1959Sappy Bull Fighters
As: Joe
1959Triple Crossed
As: Joe
1959Plunderers of Painted Flats
As: Andy Heather
1958Oil's Well That Ends Well
As: Joe
1958Flying Saucer Daffy
As: Joe
1958Sweet and Hot
As: Joe
1958Pies and Guys
As: Joe
1958Fifi Blows Her Top
As: Joe Besser
1957Outer Space Jitters
As: Joe / Joe's Son
1957Rusty Romeos
As: Joe
1957Horsing Around
As: Joe
1957Guns a Poppin!
As: Joe
1957Space Ship Sappy
As: Joe
1957A Merry Mix-Up
As: Joe / Jack / Jeff
1957Muscle Up a Little Closer
As: Joe
1957Hoofs and Goofs
As: Joe
1956Army Daze
As: Pvt. Joe Besser
1955It's a Dog's Life
As: Dog Catcher (uncredited)
1955Hook a Crook
As: Joe Besser
1955Two-Gun Lady
As: Doc McGinnis
1955Headline Hunters
As: Coroner
1955Mad at the World
As: Gas Station Attendant
1955G.I. Dood It
As: Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)
1955Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
As: Hunter (uncredited)
1955The Millionaire
As: Chester Pips
1954The Fire Chaser
As: Eric Loudermilk Potts
1953Sins of Jezebel
As: Yonkel
1953I, the Jury
As: Pete, Elevator Operator
1953Spies and Guys
As: Pvt. Joe Besser
1953A Day in the Country
As: Narrator (voice)
1953General Electric Theater
As: Manager
1952Caught on the Bounce
As: Joe
1952Aim, Fire, Scoot
As: Pvt. Joe Besser
1951Fraidy Cat
As: Joe Besser
1950The Desert Hawk
As: Prince Sinbad
1950Dizzy Yardbird
As: Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
1950Outside the Wall
As: The Cook (uncredited)
1950Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
As: Carlton
- 1950
Woman in Hiding
As: Salesman with Drum
1949Waiting in the Lurch
As: Eric Loudermilk Potts
- 1949
Africa Screams
As: Harry
1948Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
As: Sharkey Dolan
1946Talk About a Lady
As: Roly Q. Entwhistle
1945Eadie Was a Lady
As: Professor Diogenes Dingle
1944Hey, Rookie
As: Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer
1940Hot Steel
As: Siggie Landers