Joe Besser
Acting
Born: 1907-08-12 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Died: 1988-03-01
Biography
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
🎬 Movies (20)
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
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
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
2015
Joe (archive footage)
Yogi's Space Race
1978
Galaxy Goof-Ups
1978
Scare Bear (voice)
Scooby's All-Stars
1977
The Oddball Couple
1975
Jeannie
1973
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
1972
Babu (voice)
The Houndcats
1972
Love, American Style
1969
Tony
Love, American Style
1969
Neighbor
My World and Welcome to It
1969
That's Life
1968
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
Hermes
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
Bandleader
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
Tramp
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
Joe
That Girl
1966
Batman
1966
Penguin Supporter (uncredited)
The Hollywood Palace
1964
Self
The Alvin Show
1961