About
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 for their anything-can-happen format. Besser's work caught the attention of the Shubert brothers, who signed him to a theatrical contract. Columbia Pictures hired Besser away from the Shuberts, and Besser relocated to Hollywood in 1944, where he brought his unique comic character to feature-length...
Known for
BatmanSeries • 1966
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
That GirlSeries • 1966
Scooby's All-StarsSeries • 1977
December BrideSeries • 1954
The Abbott and Costello ShowSeries • 1952
The MillionaireSeries • 1955
The Gene Autry ShowSeries • 1950
The New Scooby-Doo MoviesSeries • 1972
The Mothers-in-LawSeries • 1967
Let's Make LoveMovie • 1960
Africa ScreamsMovie • 1949
My Smurfy ValentineMovie • 1983
The Errand BoyMovie • 1961
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone KopsMovie • 1955
Which Way to the Front?Movie • 1970
Savage IntruderMovie • 1970
Woman in HidingMovie • 1950