Joe Besser
Acting
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…
Filmography
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Mystery Reel
Mystery Reel
2022
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
2015
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
2007
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
2003
The Three Stooges Story
2001
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
2001
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
1994
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
My Smurfy Valentine
1983
Yogi's Space Race
1978
Galaxy Goof-Ups
1978
Scooby's All-Stars
1977
The Oddball Couple
1975
Jeannie
1973
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
1972
The Houndcats
1972
Which Way to the Front?
1970
Savage Intruder
1970
The Monk
1969
Love, American Style
1969
My World and Welcome to It
1969
That's Life
That's Life
1968
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
That Girl
1966
Batman
1966
The Hollywood Palace
1964
A Day at the Horse Opera
A Day at the Horse Opera
1962
Hand of Death
1962
The Errand Boy
1961
The Alvin Show
1961
The Joey Bishop Show
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
Let's Make Love
1960
The Rookie
1959
The Story on Page One
1959
Say One for Me
1959
Sappy Bull Fighters
1959
Triple Crossed
1959
Plunderers of Painted Flats
1959
Oil's Well That Ends Well
1958
Flying Saucer Daffy
1958
Sweet and Hot
1958
Pies and Guys
1958
Fifi Blows Her Top
1958
Quiz Whizz
1958
Outer Space Jitters
1957
Rusty Romeos
1957
The Helen Morgan Story
1957
Horsing Around
1957
Guns a Poppin!
1957
Space Ship Sappy
1957
A Merry Mix-Up
1957
Muscle Up a Little Closer
1957
Hoofs and Goofs
1957
Army Daze
1956
Columbia Laff Hour
1956
It's a Dog's Life
1955
Hook a Crook
1955
Two-Gun Lady
1955
Headline Hunters
1955
Mad at the World
1955
G.I. Dood It
1955
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
1955
The Millionaire
1955
December Bride
1954
The Fire Chaser
1954
Sins of Jezebel
1953
I, the Jury
1953
Spies and Guys
1953
A Day in the Country
1953
General Electric Theater
1953
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952
Caught on the Bounce
1952
Aim, Fire, Scoot
1952
Fraidy Cat
1951
The Desert Hawk
1950
The Gene Autry Show
1950
Dizzy Yardbird
1950
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
2015
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
2007
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
2003
The Three Stooges Story
2001
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
2001
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
1994
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
My Smurfy Valentine
1983
Yogi's Space Race
1978
Galaxy Goof-Ups
1978
Scooby's All-Stars
1977
The Oddball Couple
1975
Jeannie
1973
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
1972
The Houndcats
1972
Which Way to the Front?
1970
Savage Intruder
1970
The Monk
1969
Love, American Style
1969
My World and Welcome to It
1969
That's Life
That's Life
1968
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
The Mothers-in-Law
1967
That Girl
1966
Batman
1966
The Hollywood Palace
1964
A Day at the Horse Opera
A Day at the Horse Opera
1962
Hand of Death
1962
The Errand Boy
1961
The Alvin Show
1961
The Joey Bishop Show
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
Let's Make Love
1960
The Rookie
1959
The Story on Page One
1959
Say One for Me
1959
Sappy Bull Fighters
1959
Triple Crossed
1959
Plunderers of Painted Flats
1959
Oil's Well That Ends Well
1958
Flying Saucer Daffy
1958
Sweet and Hot
1958
Pies and Guys
1958
Fifi Blows Her Top
1958
Quiz Whizz
1958
Outer Space Jitters
1957
Rusty Romeos
1957
The Helen Morgan Story
1957
Horsing Around
1957
Guns a Poppin!
1957
Space Ship Sappy
1957
A Merry Mix-Up
1957
Muscle Up a Little Closer
1957
Hoofs and Goofs
1957
Army Daze
1956
Columbia Laff Hour
1956
It's a Dog's Life
1955
Hook a Crook
1955
Two-Gun Lady
1955
Headline Hunters
1955
Mad at the World
1955
G.I. Dood It
1955
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
1955
The Millionaire
1955
December Bride
1954
The Fire Chaser
1954
Sins of Jezebel
1953
I, the Jury
1953
Spies and Guys
1953
A Day in the Country
1953
General Electric Theater
1953
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952
Caught on the Bounce
1952
Aim, Fire, Scoot
1952
Fraidy Cat
1951
The Desert Hawk
1950
The Gene Autry Show
1950
Dizzy Yardbird
1950