Three Stooges

The Three Stooges were an American comedy act in the 20th century. Commonly known by their first names, Larry, Moe, & Curly (sometimes spelled "Curley"); Larry, Moe & Shemp; and other lineups became famous for their work in movies and starred in many short features that consisted of masterful ways of showcasing their extremely physical and sometimes controversial brand of slapstick comedy.

Members

Moe Howard

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Real Name: Harry Moses Horwitz

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Born: June 19, 1897

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June 19 - 1897

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Died: May 4, 1975

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May 4 - 1975

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Stooge years: 1922, 1926, 1929-1975

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Larry Fine

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Real Name: Louis Feinberg

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Born: October 5, 1902

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October 5 - 1902

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Died: January 24, 1975

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January 24 - 1975

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Stooge years: 1925-1926, 1929-1971

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Curly Howard

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Real Name: Jerome Lester Horwitz

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Born: October 22, 1903

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October 22 - 1903

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Died: January 18, 1952

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January 18 - 1952

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Stooge years: 1934-1946

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Shemp Howard

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Real Name: Samuel Horwitz

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Born: March 4, 1895

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March 4 - 1895

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Died: November 22, 1955

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November 22 - 1955

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Stooge years: 1922-1925, 1929-1932, 1947-1956

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Joe Besser

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Real Name: Joe Besser

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Born: August 12, 1907

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August 12 - 1907

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Died: March 1, 1988

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March 1 - 1988

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Stooge years: 1955-1958

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Curly Joe DeRita

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Real Name: Joseph Wardell

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Born: July 12, 1909

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July 12 - 1909

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Died: July 3, 1993

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July 3 - 1993

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Stooge years: 1958-1975

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Emil Sitka

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Born: December 22, 1914

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December 22 - 1914

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Died: January 16, 1998

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January 16 - 1998

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Stooge years: c.1971-1975

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• Sitka was officially named a member of the Stooges following Larry Fine's stroke, but never got to appear in a movie with the group.