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Joe Besser

Acting Born Aug 12, 1907 Died Mar 1, 1988 Saint Louis, Missouri, USA 95 credits
95
Total Credits
1934–2022
89 Years Career Span
39
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Joe Besser works in acting. Born August 12, 1907 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Died March 1, 1988. Archytele tracks 95 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Yogi's Space Race

1978

Galaxy Goof-Ups

as Scare Bear (voice)

Scooby's All-Stars

1977

مخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهش

1975

Jeannie

1973

The New Scooby-Doo Movies

as Babu (voice)

The Houndcats

1972
Film

Savage Intruder

as Bus Driver
Film

Which Way to the Front?

as Dock Master
Film

Over the Top

as Tony
Film

Over the Top

as Neighbor
Film

The Lives of Others

2006

Frequent co-stars

Daws Butler 4 shared titles
Don Messick 3 shared titles
Frank Welker 3 shared titles
Mel Blanc 3 shared titles
Marilyn Schreffler 2 shared titles
Gary Owens 2 shared titles
Bob Holt 2 shared titles
Julie McWhirter 2 shared titles
Larry Fine 2 shared titles
Moe Howard 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Mystery Reel
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
The Three Stooges StoryThe Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
Classic Comedy Teams
My Smurfy Valentine
Yogi's Space RaceGalaxy Goof-Ups
Scooby's All-Stars
مخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهش
Jeannie
The New Scooby-Doo MoviesThe Houndcats
Savage IntruderWhich Way to the Front?
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleMy World and Welcome to ItThe Monk
That's Life
The Mothers-in-LawThe Mothers-in-LawThe Mothers-in-LawThe Danny Thomas Hour
BatmanThat Girl
The Hollywood Palace
A Day at the Horse OperaHand of Death
The Joey Bishop ShowThe Alvin ShowThe Errand Boy
Let's Make Love
Say One for MeThe Story on Page OnePlunderers of Painted FlatsThe RookieSappy Bull Fighters
Flying Saucer DaffyFifi Blows Her TopOil's Well That Ends WellSweet and HotPies and Guys
Rusty RomeosHorsing AroundThe Helen Morgan StoryGuns a Poppin!Outer Space Jitters
Army DazeColumbia Laff Hour
The MillionaireTwo-Gun LadyMad at the WorldAbbott and Costello Meet the Keystone KopsHook a Crook
December BrideThe Fire Chaser

Full Filmography

95 titles
  • 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)
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  • 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)
  • مخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهش (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
  • Love, American Style (1969) as Tony
  • Love, American Style (1969) as Neighbor
  • My World and Welcome to It (1969)
  • The Monk (1969) as Herbie
  • That's Life (1968)
  • The Mothers-in-Law (1967) as Bandleader
  • The Mothers-in-Law (1967) as Joe
  • 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
  • A Day at the Horse Opera (1962) as Indian Chief
  • Hand of Death (1962) as Service station attendant
  • The Joey Bishop Show (1961) as Mr. Jillson
  • The Alvin Show (1961)
  • The Errand Boy (1961) as Man Watching Rushes
  • Let's Make Love (1960) as Charlie Lamont
  • Say One for Me (1959) as Joe Greb
  • The Story on Page One (1959) as Gallagher (uncredited)
  • Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959) as Andy Heather
  • The Rookie (1959) as Soldier
  • Sappy Bull Fighters (1959) as Joe
  • Triple Crossed (1959) as Joe
  • Flying Saucer Daffy (1958) as Joe
  • Fifi Blows Her Top (1958) as Joe Besser
  • Oil's Well That Ends Well (1958) as Joe
  • Sweet and Hot (1958) as Joe
  • Pies and Guys (1958) as Joe
  • Quiz Whizz (1958) as Himself
  • Rusty Romeos (1957) as Joe
  • Horsing Around (1957) as Joe
  • The Helen Morgan Story (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Guns a Poppin! (1957) as Joe
  • Outer Space Jitters (1957) as Joe / Joe's Son
  • A Merry Mix-Up (1957) as Joe / Jack / Jeff
  • Space Ship Sappy (1957) as Joe
  • Muscle Up a Little Closer (1957) as Joe
  • Hoofs and Goofs (1957) as Joe
  • Army Daze (1956) as Pvt. Joe Besser
  • Columbia Laff Hour (1956) as Joe (archive footage)
  • The Millionaire (1955) as Chester Pips
  • Two-Gun Lady (1955) as Doc McGinnis
  • Mad at the World (1955) as Gas Station Attendant
  • Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) as Hunter (uncredited)
  • Hook a Crook (1955) as Joe Besser
  • Headline Hunters (1955) as Coroner
  • It's a Dog's Life (1955) as Dog Catcher (uncredited)
  • G.I. Dood It (1955) as Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)
  • December Bride (1954)
  • The Fire Chaser (1954) as Eric Loudermilk Potts
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Manager
  • I, the Jury (1953) as Pete, Elevator Operator
  • Spies and Guys (1953) as Pvt. Joe Besser
  • Sins of Jezebel (1953) as Yonkel
  • A Day in the Country (1953) as Narrator (voice)
  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Stinky Davis
  • Aim, Fire, Scoot (1952) as Pvt. Joe Besser
  • Caught on the Bounce (1952) as Joe
  • Fraidy Cat (1951) as Joe Besser
  • The Gene Autry Show (1950)
  • Dizzy Yardbird (1950) as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
  • Woman in Hiding (1950) as Salesman with Drum
  • The Desert Hawk (1950) as Prince Sinbad
  • Outside the Wall (1950) as The Cook (uncredited)
  • Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey (1950) as Carlton
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Joe Besser best known for?

Joe Besser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yogi's Space Race (1978), Galaxy Goof-Ups (1978), Scooby's All-Stars (1977), مخمخ و مشمش الثنائي المدهش (1975).

When and where was Joe Besser born?

Joe Besser was born on August 12, 1907 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. They passed away on March 1, 1988.

How many credits does Joe Besser have?

Joe Besser has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 2022.

What is Joe Besser's background in cinema and television?

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: Stink...

Joe Besser by the numbers

95credits
67films
28TV series
1934–2022active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (95) Born on August 12 In memoriam 1988

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