

Joe Besser
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
12 Aug 1907
Age
119 Years
Born In
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Total Projects
93
Years Active
82 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.5 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography

movie
Mystery Reel
Mystery Reel

tv
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
as Joe

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The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
as Stinky (archive footage)

movie
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
as Self (archive footage)

movie
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
as Curly-Joe (archive footage)

movie
The Three Stooges Story
The Three Stooges Story
as Joe

movie
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter

movie
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
as (archive footage)

movie
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
as Self (archive footage)

movie
Classic Comedy Teams
Classic Comedy Teams
as Self (archive footage)

movie
My Smurfy Valentine
My Smurfy Valentine
as Cupid (voice)

tv
Yogi's Space Race
Yogi's Space Race

tv
Galaxy Goof-Ups
Galaxy Goof-Ups
as Scare Bear (voice)

tv
Scooby's All-Stars
Scooby's All-Stars

tv
The Oddball Couple
The Oddball Couple

tv
Jeannie
Jeannie

tv
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
as Babu (voice)

tv
The Houndcats
The Houndcats

movie
Which Way to the Front?
Which Way to the Front?
as Dock Master

movie
Savage Intruder
Savage Intruder
as Bus Driver

movie
The Monk
The Monk
as Herbie

tv
Love, American Style
Love, American Style
as Tony

tv
Love, American Style
Love, American Style
as Neighbor

tv
My World and Welcome to It
My World and Welcome to It

tv
That's Life
That's Life

tv
The Danny Thomas Hour
The Danny Thomas Hour
as Hermes

tv
The Mothers-in-Law
The Mothers-in-Law
as Bandleader

tv
The Mothers-in-Law
The Mothers-in-Law
as Joe

tv
The Mothers-in-Law
The Mothers-in-Law
as Tramp

tv
That Girl
That Girl

tv
Batman
Batman
as Penguin Supporter (uncredited)

tv
The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
as Self

movie
Hand of Death
Hand of Death
as Service station attendant

movie
The Errand Boy
The Errand Boy
as Man Watching Rushes

tv
The Alvin Show
The Alvin Show

tv
The Joey Bishop Show
The Joey Bishop Show
as Mr. Jillson

movie
Let's Make Love
Let's Make Love
as Charlie Lamont

movie
The Rookie
The Rookie
as Soldier

movie
The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
as Gallagher (uncredited)

movie
Say One for Me
Say One for Me
as Joe Greb

movie
Sappy Bull Fighters
Sappy Bull Fighters
as Joe

movie
Triple Crossed
Triple Crossed
as Joe

movie
Plunderers of Painted Flats
Plunderers of Painted Flats
as Andy Heather

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Oil's Well That Ends Well
Oil's Well That Ends Well
as Joe

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Flying Saucer Daffy
Flying Saucer Daffy
as Joe

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Sweet and Hot
Sweet and Hot
as Joe

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Pies and Guys
Pies and Guys
as Joe

movie
Fifi Blows Her Top
Fifi Blows Her Top
as Joe Besser

movie
Quiz Whizz
Quiz Whizz
as Himself

movie
Outer Space Jitters
Outer Space Jitters
as Joe / Joe's Son

movie
Rusty Romeos
Rusty Romeos
as Joe

movie
The Helen Morgan Story
The Helen Morgan Story
as Bartender (uncredited)

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Horsing Around
Horsing Around
as Joe

movie
Guns a Poppin!
Guns a Poppin!
as Joe

movie
Space Ship Sappy
Space Ship Sappy
as Joe

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A Merry Mix-Up
A Merry Mix-Up
as Joe / Jack / Jeff

movie
Muscle Up a Little Closer
Muscle Up a Little Closer
as Joe

movie
Hoofs and Goofs
Hoofs and Goofs
as Joe

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Army Daze
Army Daze
as Pvt. Joe Besser

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Columbia Laff Hour
Columbia Laff Hour
as Joe (archive footage)

movie
It's a Dog's Life
It's a Dog's Life
as Dog Catcher (uncredited)

movie
Hook a Crook
Hook a Crook
as Joe Besser

movie
Two-Gun Lady
Two-Gun Lady
as Doc McGinnis

movie
Headline Hunters
Headline Hunters
as Coroner

movie
Mad at the World
Mad at the World
as Gas Station Attendant

movie
G.I. Dood It
G.I. Dood It
as Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)

movie
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
as Hunter (uncredited)

tv
The Millionaire
The Millionaire
as Chester Pips

tv
December Bride
December Bride

movie
The Fire Chaser
The Fire Chaser
as Eric Loudermilk Potts

movie
Sins of Jezebel
Sins of Jezebel
as Yonkel

movie
I, the Jury
I, the Jury
as Pete, Elevator Operator

movie
Spies and Guys
Spies and Guys
as Pvt. Joe Besser

movie
A Day in the Country
A Day in the Country
as Narrator (voice)

tv
General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
as Manager

tv
The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
as Stinky Davis

movie
Caught on the Bounce
Caught on the Bounce
as Joe

movie
Aim, Fire, Scoot
Aim, Fire, Scoot
as Pvt. Joe Besser

movie
Fraidy Cat
Fraidy Cat
as Joe Besser

movie
The Desert Hawk
The Desert Hawk
as Prince Sinbad

tv
The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show

movie
Dizzy Yardbird
Dizzy Yardbird
as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead

movie
Outside the Wall
Outside the Wall
as The Cook (uncredited)

movie
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
as Carlton

movie
Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding
as Salesman with Drum

movie
Waiting in the Lurch
Waiting in the Lurch
as Eric Loudermilk Potts

movie
Africa Screams
Africa Screams
as Harry

movie
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
as Sharkey Dolan

tv
Hour Glass
Hour Glass

movie
Talk About a Lady
Talk About a Lady
as Roly Q. Entwhistle

movie
Eadie Was a Lady
Eadie Was a Lady
as Professor Diogenes Dingle

movie
Hey, Rookie
Hey, Rookie
as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer

movie
Hot Steel
Hot Steel
as Siggie Landers