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Joe Besser was an American actor and comedian best known for his work in the Three Stooges short films. He was born on August 12, 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. He began his career as a vaudeville performer in the 1920s, and later moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in film. Besser appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including the Three Stooges shorts, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and The Abbott and Costello Show. He was known for his high-pitched voice and his comedic characters, often playing a henpecked husband or a cowardly character. Besser was married twice and had two children. He died on March 1, 1988 in Woodland Hills, California. At the time of his death, he had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Popular As Joseph Besser
Occupation actor,writer
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 12 August 1907
Birthday 12 August
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Date of death 1 March, 1988
Died Place North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Joe Besser Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Joe Besser height is 5' 4" (1.63 m) .

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Height 5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Who Is Joe Besser's Wife?

His wife is Erna Kay (18 November 1932 - 1 March 1988) ( his death)

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Wife Erna Kay (18 November 1932 - 1 March 1988) ( his death)
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Joe Besser Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joe Besser worth at the age of 81 years old? Joe Besser’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Joe Besser's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald S. Smith, pg. 51. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

1960

He spent the 1960s appearing in numerous films and television series, including 88 performances on The Joey Bishop Show (1961) and a regular role as the voice of Babu on the animated series Jeannie (1973).

1956

Joe joined The Three Stooges in 1956, but quit the team to be with his ailing wife in 1958.

1950

He was a frequent foil of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in their films and played Stinky on their 1950s situation comedy.

1930

Short, chubby, balding, childish character actor who began his career on the vaudeville circuit before breaking into films in the early 1930s.

1907

Joe Besser was born on August 12, 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri.