
Known for
Acting
Born
August 12, 1907
Birthplace
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Died
March 1, 1988 (aged 80)
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 maintenance man in The Joey Bishop The zany comedy team of Olsen and Johnson, whose Broadway revues were fast-paced collections of songs and blackouts, hired Joe Besser. His noisy intrusions were perfect for their anything-can-happen format. Besser's work caught the attention of the Shubert brothers, who...
2022
2015
2011
as Stinky (archive footage)
2007
as Self (archive footage)
2003
as Curly-Joe (archive footage)
2001
as Joe (archive footage) (uncredited)
2001
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1997
as (archive footage)
1994
as Self (archive footage)
1986
as Self (archive footage)
1983
as Cupid (voice)
1978
1978
1977
1975
1973
1972
1972
1970
as Dock Master
1970
as Bus Driver
1969
as Herbie
1969
1969
1968
1967