Joe Besser
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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 ...
Known For
Filmography
Mystery Reel
2022
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
2015
as Joe (archive footage)
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011
as Stinky (archive footage)
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
2003
as Curly-Joe (archive footage)
The Three Stooges Story
2001
as Joe (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
2001
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997
as (archive footage)
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
as Self (archive footage)
My Smurfy Valentine
1983
as Cupid (voice)
Yogi's Space Race
1978
Galaxy Goof-Ups
1978
as Scare Bear (voice)
Scooby's All-Stars
1977
The Oddball Couple
1975
Jeannie
1973
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
1972
as Babu (voice)
The Houndcats
1972
Savage Intruder
1970
as Bus Driver
Which Way to the Front?
1970
as Dock Master
The Monk
1969
as Herbie
My World and Welcome to It
1969
Love, American Style
1969
as Tony
Love, American Style
1969
as Neighbor
That's Life
1968
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
as Joe
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
as Bandleader
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
as Tramp
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
as Hermes
Batman
1966
as Penguin Supporter (uncredited)
That Girl
1966
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self
Hand of Death
1962
as Service station attendant
A Day at the Horse Opera
1962
as Indian Chief
The Errand Boy
1961
as Man Watching Rushes
The Alvin Show
1961
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
as Mr. Jillson
Let's Make Love
1960
as Charlie Lamont
Triple Crossed
1959
as Joe
Sappy Bull Fighters
1959
as Joe
The Rookie
1959
as Soldier
The Story on Page One
1959
as Gallagher (uncredited)
Say One for Me
1959
as Joe Greb
Plunderers of Painted Flats
1959
as Andy Heather
Quiz Whizz
1958
as Himself
Fifi Blows Her Top
1958
as Joe Besser
Pies and Guys
1958
as Joe
Sweet and Hot
1958
as Joe
Flying Saucer Daffy
1958
as Joe
Oil's Well That Ends Well
1958
as Joe
Hoofs and Goofs
1957
as Joe
Muscle Up a Little Closer
1957
as Joe
A Merry Mix-Up
1957
as Joe / Jack / Jeff
Space Ship Sappy
1957
as Joe
Guns a Poppin!
1957
as Joe
Horsing Around
1957
as Joe
Rusty Romeos
1957
as Joe
Outer Space Jitters
1957
as Joe / Joe's Son
The Helen Morgan Story
1957
as Bartender (uncredited)
Army Daze
1956
as Pvt. Joe Besser
Columbia Laff Hour
1956
as Joe (archive footage)
Headline Hunters
1955
as Coroner
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
1955
as Hunter (uncredited)
It's a Dog's Life
1955
as Dog Catcher (uncredited)
G.I. Dood It
1955
as Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)
Hook a Crook
1955
as Joe Besser
Two-Gun Lady
1955
as Doc McGinnis
Mad at the World
1955
as Gas Station Attendant
The Millionaire
1955
as Chester Pips
The Fire Chaser
1954
as Eric Loudermilk Potts
December Bride
1954
I, the Jury
1953
as Pete, Elevator Operator
Sins of Jezebel
1953
as Yonkel
Spies and Guys
1953
as Pvt. Joe Besser
A Day in the Country
1953
as Narrator (voice)
General Electric Theater
1953
as Manager
Aim, Fire, Scoot
1952
as Pvt. Joe Besser
Caught on the Bounce
1952
as Joe
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952
as Stinky Davis
Fraidy Cat
1951
as Joe Besser
Woman in Hiding
1950
as Salesman with Drum
Outside the Wall
1950
as The Cook (uncredited)
The Desert Hawk
1950
as Prince Sinbad
Dizzy Yardbird
1950
as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
1950
as Carlton
The Gene Autry Show
1950
Africa Screams
1949
as Harry
Waiting in the Lurch
1949
as Eric Loudermilk Potts
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Sharkey Dolan
Talk About a Lady
1946
as Roly Q. Entwhistle
Hour Glass
1946
Eadie Was a Lady
1945
as Professor Diogenes Dingle
Hey, Rookie
1944
as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer
Hot Steel
1940
as Siggie Landers
The Three Stooges
1934
as Joe