Joe Besser
Acting
Born August 12, 1907 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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 fast-paced collections of songs and blackouts, hired Joe Besser. His noisy intrusions were perfect f…
Known For · 40 titles
Love, American Style
Batman
The Millionaire
That Girl
Scooby's All-Stars
The Abbott and Costello Show
The Gene Autry Show
December Bride
The Joey Bishop Show
The Mothers-in-Law
The Hollywood Palace
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
The Three Stooges
My World and Welcome to It
The Danny Thomas Hour
General Electric Theater
That's Life
The Alvin Show
The Oddball Couple
Let's Make Love
Jeannie
Yogi's Space Race
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
The Houndcats
Galaxy Goof-Ups
Savage Intruder
The Helen Morgan Story
Rusty Romeos
Horsing Around
Army Daze
Two-Gun Lady
Dizzy Yardbird
Talk About a Lady
I, the Jury
Flying Saucer Daffy
Africa Screams
Woman in Hiding
Which Way to the Front?
Fraidy Cat
The Errand Boy