Deceased
How Did Joe Besser Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 80Joe Besser was an American actor and comedian 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 1957–1959. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the bratty man-child on The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the maintenance man on The Joey Bishop Show.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!Series | Joe (archive footage) | 108 |
| 2011 | The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?Movie | Stinky (archive footage) | 104 |
| 2001 | The Three Stooges StoryMovie | Joe (archive footage) (uncredited) | 94 |
| 1994 | Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry SeinfeldMovie | Self (archive footage) | 87 |
| 1986 | Classic Comedy TeamsMovie | Self (archive footage) | 79 |
| 1983 | My Smurfy ValentineMovie | Cupid (voice) | 76 |
| 1978 | Yogi's Space RaceSeries | — | 71 |
| 1975 | The Oddball CoupleSeries | — | 68 |
| 1973 | JeannieSeries | — | 66 |
| 1972 | The New Scooby-Doo MoviesSeries | Babu (voice) | 65 |
| 1969 | Love, American StyleSeries | Neighbor | 62 |
| 1969 | My World and Welcome to ItSeries | — | 62 |
| 1969 | The MonkMovie | Herbie | 62 |
| 1967 | The Mothers-in-LawSeries | Tramp | 60 |
| 1967 | The Danny Thomas HourSeries | Hermes | 60 |
| 1966 | BatmanSeries | Penguin Supporter (uncredited) | 59 |
| 1966 | That GirlSeries | — | 59 |
| 1964 | The Hollywood PalaceSeries | Self | 57 |
| 1962 | Hand of DeathMovie | Service station attendant | 55 |
| 1961 | The Errand BoyMovie | Man Watching Rushes | 54 |
| 1961 | The Alvin ShowSeries | — | 54 |
| 1961 | The Joey Bishop ShowSeries | Mr. Jillson | 54 |
| 1960 | Let's Make LoveMovie | Charlie Lamont | 53 |
| 1959 | Say One for MeMovie | Joe Greb | 52 |
| 1959 | The Story on Page OneMovie | Gallagher (uncredited) | 52 |
| 1959 | Triple CrossedMovie | Joe | 52 |
| 1958 | Flying Saucer DaffyMovie | Joe | 51 |
| 1958 | Sweet and HotMovie | Joe | 51 |
| 1957 | The Helen Morgan StoryMovie | Bartender (uncredited) | 50 |
| 1957 | A Merry Mix-UpMovie | Joe / Jack / Jeff | 50 |
| 1957 | Space Ship SappyMovie | Joe | 50 |
| 1957 | Rusty RomeosMovie | Joe | 50 |
| 1957 | Muscle Up a Little CloserMovie | Joe | 50 |
| 1956 | Army DazeMovie | Pvt. Joe Besser | 49 |
| 1955 | The MillionaireSeries | Chester Pips | 48 |
| 1955 | Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone KopsMovie | Hunter (uncredited) | 48 |
| 1955 | Headline HuntersMovie | Coroner | 48 |
| 1955 | Mad at the WorldMovie | Gas Station Attendant | 48 |
| 1955 | It's a Dog's LifeMovie | Dog Catcher (uncredited) | 48 |
| 1955 | G.I. Dood ItMovie | Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice) | 48 |
| 1955 | Hook a CrookMovie | Joe Besser | 48 |
| 1954 | December BrideSeries | — | 47 |
| 1954 | The Fire ChaserMovie | Eric Loudermilk Potts | 47 |
| 1953 | General Electric TheaterSeries | Manager | 46 |
| 1953 | Sins of JezebelMovie | Yonkel | 46 |
| 1953 | I, the JuryMovie | Pete, Elevator Operator | 46 |
| 1952 | The Abbott and Costello ShowSeries | Stinky Davis | 45 |
| 1952 | Caught on the BounceMovie | Joe | 45 |
| 1952 | Aim, Fire, ScootMovie | Pvt. Joe Besser | 45 |
| 1951 | Fraidy CatMovie | Joe Besser | 44 |
| 1950 | The Desert HawkMovie | Prince Sinbad | 43 |
| 1950 | Woman in HidingMovie | Salesman with Drum | 43 |
| 1950 | The Gene Autry ShowSeries | — | 43 |
| 1950 | Joe Palooka Meets HumphreyMovie | Carlton | 43 |
| 1950 | Dizzy YardbirdMovie | Pvt. Rodney Marblehead | 43 |
| 1949 | Africa ScreamsMovie | Harry | 42 |
| 1949 | Waiting in the LurchMovie | Eric Loudermilk Potts | 42 |
| 1948 | Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'Movie | Sharkey Dolan | 41 |
| 1946 | Talk About a LadyMovie | Roly Q. Entwhistle | 39 |
| 1946 | Hour GlassSeries | — | 39 |