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Joe Besser

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Aug 12 1907
Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Tue, Mar 01 1988
Joe Besser is 80 years old
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Poster of Mystery Reel
Mystery Reel
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in Mystery Reel
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2022
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? as 'Stinky (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959
The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2010
Poster of Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 2007
Poster of Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special as 'Curly-Joe (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 2003
Poster of The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Three Stooges Story
The Three Stooges Story
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in The Three Stooges Story as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1997
Poster of My Smurfy Valentine
My Smurfy Valentine
Joe Besser was 75 in My Smurfy Valentine as 'Cupid (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1983
Poster of Which Way to the Front?
Which Way to the Front?
Joe Besser was 63 in Which Way to the Front? as 'Dock Master'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1970
Poster of Hollywood Horror House
Hollywood Horror House
Joe Besser was 62 in Hollywood Horror House as 'Bus Driver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Monk
The Monk
Joe Besser was 62 in The Monk as 'Herbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1969
Poster of Hand of Death
Hand of Death
Joe Besser was 54 in Hand of Death as 'Service station attendant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1962
Poster of The Errand Boy
The Errand Boy
Joe Besser was 54 in The Errand Boy as 'Man Watching Rushes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 1961
Poster of Let's Make Love
Let's Make Love
Joe Besser was 53 in Let's Make Love as 'Charlie Lamont'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1960
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Joe Besser was 52 in The Rookie as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
Joe Besser was 52 in The Story on Page One as 'Gallagher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Say One for Me
Say One for Me
Joe Besser was 51 in Say One for Me as 'Joe Greb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1959
Poster of Sappy Bull Fighters
Sappy Bull Fighters
Joe Besser was 51 in Sappy Bull Fighters as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1959
Poster of Triple Crossed
Triple Crossed
Joe Besser was 51 in Triple Crossed as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1959
Poster of Plunderers of Painted Flats
Plunderers of Painted Flats
Joe Besser was 51 in Plunderers of Painted Flats as 'Andy Heather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1959
Poster of Oil's Well That Ends Well
Oil's Well That Ends Well
Joe Besser was 51 in Oil's Well That Ends Well as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1958
Poster of Flying Saucer Daffy
Flying Saucer Daffy
Joe Besser was 51 in Flying Saucer Daffy as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1958
Poster of Sweet and Hot
Sweet and Hot
Joe Besser was 51 in Sweet and Hot as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1958
Poster of Pies and Guys
Pies and Guys
Joe Besser was 50 in Pies and Guys as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1958
Poster of Fifi Blows Her Top
Fifi Blows Her Top
Joe Besser was 50 in Fifi Blows Her Top as 'Joe Besser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1958
Poster of Quiz Whizz
Quiz Whizz
Joe Besser was 50 in Quiz Whizz as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1958
Poster of Outer Space Jitters
Outer Space Jitters
Joe Besser was 50 in Outer Space Jitters as 'Joe / Joe's Son'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1957
Poster of Rusty Romeos
Rusty Romeos
Joe Besser was 50 in Rusty Romeos as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1957
Poster of Horsing Around
Horsing Around
Joe Besser was 50 in Horsing Around as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1957
Poster of Guns a Poppin!
Guns a Poppin!
Joe Besser was 49 in Guns a Poppin! as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 13 1957
Poster of Space Ship Sappy
Space Ship Sappy
Joe Besser was 49 in Space Ship Sappy as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1957
Poster of A Merry Mix-Up
A Merry Mix-Up
Joe Besser was 49 in A Merry Mix-Up as 'Joe / Jack / Jeff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1957
Poster of Muscle Up a Little Closer
Muscle Up a Little Closer
Joe Besser was 49 in Muscle Up a Little Closer as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1957
Poster of Hoofs and Goofs
Hoofs and Goofs
Joe Besser was 49 in Hoofs and Goofs as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of Army Daze
Army Daze
Joe Besser was 48 in Army Daze as 'Pvt. Joe Besser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1956
Poster of Columbia Laff Hour
Columbia Laff Hour
Joe Besser was 48 in Columbia Laff Hour as 'Joe (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of It's a Dog's Life
It's a Dog's Life
Joe Besser was 48 in It's a Dog's Life as 'Dog Catcher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1955
Poster of Hook a Crook
Hook a Crook
Joe Besser was 48 in Hook a Crook as 'Joe Besser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1955
Poster of Two-Gun Lady
Two-Gun Lady
Joe Besser was 48 in Two-Gun Lady as 'Doc McGinnis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1955
Poster of Headline Hunters
Headline Hunters
Joe Besser was 48 in Headline Hunters as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1955
Poster of Mad at the World
Mad at the World
Joe Besser was 47 in Mad at the World as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1955
Poster of G.I. Dood It
G.I. Dood It
Joe Besser was 47 in G.I. Dood It as 'Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Joe Besser was 47 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops as 'Hunter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of The Fire Chaser
The Fire Chaser
Joe Besser was 47 in The Fire Chaser as 'Eric Loudermilk Potts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1954
Poster of Sins of Jezebel
Sins of Jezebel
Joe Besser was 46 in Sins of Jezebel as 'Yonkel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1953
Poster of I, the Jury
I, the Jury
Joe Besser was 46 in I, the Jury as 'Pete, Elevator Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1953
Poster of Spies and Guys
Spies and Guys
Joe Besser was 45 in Spies and Guys as 'Pvt. Joe Besser'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of A Day in the Country
A Day in the Country
Joe Besser was 45 in A Day in the Country as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1953
Poster of Caught on the Bounce
Caught on the Bounce
Joe Besser was 45 in Caught on the Bounce as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Aim, Fire, Scoot
Aim, Fire, Scoot
Joe Besser was 44 in Aim, Fire, Scoot as 'Pvt. Joe Besser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1952
Poster of Fraidy Cat
Fraidy Cat
Joe Besser was 44 in Fraidy Cat as 'Joe Besser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1951
Poster of The Desert Hawk
The Desert Hawk
Joe Besser was 42 in The Desert Hawk as 'Prince Sinbad'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1950
Poster of Dizzy Yardbird
Dizzy Yardbird
Joe Besser was 42 in Dizzy Yardbird as 'Pvt. Rodney Marblehead'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1950
Poster of Outside the Wall
Outside the Wall
Joe Besser was 42 in Outside the Wall as 'The Cook (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Joe Besser was 42 in Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey as 'Carlton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1950
Poster of Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding
Joe Besser was 42 in Woman in Hiding as 'Salesman with Drum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1950
Poster of Waiting in the Lurch
Waiting in the Lurch
Joe Besser was 42 in Waiting in the Lurch as 'Eric Loudermilk Potts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1949
Poster of Africa Screams
Africa Screams
Joe Besser was 41 in Africa Screams as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1949
Poster of Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Joe Besser was 40 in Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' as 'Sharkey Dolan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948
Poster of Talk About a Lady
Talk About a Lady
Joe Besser was 38 in Talk About a Lady as 'Roly Q. Entwhistle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1946
Poster of Eadie Was a Lady
Eadie Was a Lady
Joe Besser was 37 in Eadie Was a Lady as 'Professor Diogenes Dingle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1945
Poster of Hey, Rookie
Hey, Rookie
Joe Besser was 36 in Hey, Rookie as 'Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 06 1944
Poster of Hot Steel
Hot Steel
Joe Besser was 32 in Hot Steel as 'Siggie Landers'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
Joe Besser would have been no older than 80 in The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad! as 'Joe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 05 2015
Poster of Yogi's Space Race
Yogi's Space Race
Joe Besser was 71+ in Yogi's Space Race
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Galaxy Goof-Ups
Galaxy Goof-Ups
Joe Besser was 71+ in Galaxy Goof-Ups as 'Scare Bear (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Scooby's Laff-A Lympics
Scooby's Laff-A Lympics
Joe Besser was 70+ in Scooby's Laff-A Lympics
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of The Oddball Couple
The Oddball Couple
Joe Besser was 68+ in The Oddball Couple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of Jeannie
Jeannie
Joe Besser was 66+ in Jeannie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of The New Scooby-Doo Movies
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
Joe Besser was 65+ in The New Scooby-Doo Movies as 'Babu (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of The Houndcats
The Houndcats
Joe Besser was 65+ in The Houndcats
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Joe Besser was 62+ in Love, American Style as 'Tony, Neighbor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of My World and Welcome to It
My World and Welcome to It
Joe Besser was 62+ in My World and Welcome to It
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of That's Life
That's Life
Joe Besser was 61+ in That's Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Mothers-in-Law
The Mothers-in-Law
Joe Besser was 60+ in The Mothers-in-Law as 'Joe, Bandleader, Tramp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Joe Besser was 59+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Joe Besser was 58+ in Batman as 'Penguin Supporter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Joe Besser was 56+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Alvin Show
The Alvin Show
Joe Besser was 54+ in The Alvin Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1961
Poster of The Joey Bishop Show
The Joey Bishop Show
Joe Besser was 54+ in The Joey Bishop Show as 'Mr. Jillson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1961
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Joe Besser was 47+ in The Millionaire as 'Chester Pips'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Joe Besser was 47+ in December Bride
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Joe Besser was 45+ in General Electric Theater as 'Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
Joe Besser was 45+ in The Abbott and Costello Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Poster of The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Joe Besser was 42+ in The Gene Autry Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 1950
Poster of Hour Glass
Hour Glass
Joe Besser was 38+ in Hour Glass
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 09 1946