Joe Besser

Actor

Born: August 12, 1907
Died: March 1, 1988 (age 80)
From: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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…

Filmography (67)

Mystery Reel
Mystery Reel (2022)
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? (2011)
Stinky (archive footage)
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2007)
Self (archive footage)
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special (2003)
Curly-Joe (archive footage)
The Three Stooges Story (2001)
Joe (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter (2001)
(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! (1997)
(archive footage)
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld (1994)
Self (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams (1986)
Self (archive footage)
My Smurfy Valentine (1983)
Cupid (voice)
Which Way to the Front? (1970)
Dock Master
Savage Intruder (1970)
Bus Driver
The Monk (1969)
Herbie
A Day at the Horse Opera
A Day at the Horse Opera (1962)
Indian Chief
Hand of Death (1962)
Service station attendant
The Errand Boy (1961)
Man Watching Rushes
Let's Make Love (1960)
Charlie Lamont
The Rookie (1959)
Soldier
The Story on Page One (1959)
Gallagher (uncredited)
Say One for Me (1959)
Joe Greb
Sappy Bull Fighters (1959)
Joe
Triple Crossed (1959)
Joe
Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959)
Andy Heather
Oil's Well That Ends Well (1958)
Joe
Flying Saucer Daffy (1958)
Joe
Sweet and Hot (1958)
Joe
Pies and Guys (1958)
Joe
Fifi Blows Her Top (1958)
Joe Besser
Quiz Whizz (1958)
Himself
Outer Space Jitters (1957)
Joe / Joe's Son