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Joe DeRita

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Joe DeRita (July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993), born Joseph Wardell, was an American comedian who is best known as Curly-Joe DeRita, the "sixth" member of the Three Stooges
Born: Mon, Jul 12 1909
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Death: Sat, Jul 03 1993
Joe DeRita is 83 years old
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Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
as 'Curly-Joe (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Joe (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 29 2003
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume I
The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume I
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume I
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Tue, May 15 2001
Poster of The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II
The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Tue, May 15 2001
Poster of The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
as 'Joe'.
Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Three Stooges Story
The Three Stooges Story
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The Three Stooges Story
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, May 15 1997
Poster of Batmania: From Comics to Screen
Batmania: From Comics to Screen
Joe DeRita was
79 in Batmania: From Comics to Screen
as 'Self / Curly-Joe (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Kook's Tour
Kook's Tour
Joe DeRita was
60 in Kook's Tour
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of Star Spangled Salesman
Star Spangled Salesman
Joe DeRita was
58 in Star Spangled Salesman
as 'Curly Joe'.
Fri, Feb 09 1968
Poster of The New 3 Stooges: Mummies Boys
The New 3 Stooges: Mummies Boys
Joe DeRita was
56 in The New 3 Stooges: Mummies Boys
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Sat, May 07 1966
Poster of The Outlaws Is Coming
The Outlaws Is Coming
Joe DeRita was
55 in The Outlaws Is Coming
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Thu, Jan 14 1965
Poster of 4 for Texas
4 for Texas
Joe DeRita was
54 in 4 for Texas
as 'Painting Deliveryman'.
Sat, Dec 21 1963
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Joe DeRita was
54 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as 'Airport Firemen #3'.
Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of The Three Stooges Scrapbook
The Three Stooges Scrapbook
Joe DeRita was
54 in The Three Stooges Scrapbook
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Tue, Oct 01 1963
Poster of The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze
The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze
Joe DeRita was
54 in The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Wed, Aug 21 1963
Poster of The Three Stooges in Orbit
The Three Stooges in Orbit
Joe DeRita was
52 in The Three Stooges in Orbit
as 'Curly-Joe'.
Wed, Jul 04 1962
Poster of The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
Joe DeRita was
52 in The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
as 'Curly Joe'.
Thu, Feb 15 1962
Poster of Snow White and the Three Stooges
Snow White and the Three Stooges
Joe DeRita was
52 in Snow White and the Three Stooges
as 'Curley-Joe'.
Fri, Dec 22 1961
Poster of Have Rocket, Will Travel
Have Rocket, Will Travel
Joe DeRita was
50 in Have Rocket, Will Travel
as 'Curley-Joe'.
Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of The Bravados
The Bravados
Joe DeRita was
48 in The Bravados
as 'Tony Mirabel (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 25 1958
Poster of Coroner Creek
Coroner Creek
Joe DeRita was
38 in Coroner Creek
as 'Jack the Bartender'.
Thu, Jul 01 1948
Poster of Jitter Bughouse
Jitter Bughouse
Joe DeRita was
38 in Jitter Bughouse
as 'Joe'.
Thu, Apr 29 1948
Poster of Wedlock Deadlock
Wedlock Deadlock
Joe DeRita was
38 in Wedlock Deadlock
as 'Eddie'.
Thu, Dec 18 1947
Poster of The Good Bad Egg
The Good Bad Egg
Joe DeRita was
37 in The Good Bad Egg
as 'Joe Priggle'.
Thu, Mar 20 1947
Poster of Slappily Married
Slappily Married
Joe DeRita was
37 in Slappily Married
as 'Joe Bates'.
Thu, Nov 07 1946
Poster of High School Hero
High School Hero
Joe DeRita was
37 in High School Hero
as 'Tiny'.
Fri, Sep 06 1946
Poster of The French Key
The French Key
Joe DeRita was
36 in The French Key
as 'Fox'.
Sat, May 18 1946
Poster of People Are Funny
People Are Funny
Joe DeRita was
36 in People Are Funny
as 'Mr. Hinkley (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 11 1946
Poster of The Sailor Takes a Wife
The Sailor Takes a Wife
Joe DeRita was
36 in The Sailor Takes a Wife
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Dec 28 1945
Poster of The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls
Joe DeRita was
35 in The Doughgirls
as 'Snoring Man'.
Sat, Nov 25 1944
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Joe DeRita was
34 in Thank Your Lucky Stars
as 'Meek Man (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 25 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
Joe DeRita would have been no older than
83 in The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
as 'Curly-Joe'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 05 2015
Poster of The New 3 Stooges
The New 3 Stooges
Joe DeRita was
55+ in The New 3 Stooges
as 'Curly Joe (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Joe DeRita was
49+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Joe DeRita was
46+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Operating Room Attendant, Self (The Three Stooges), Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Joe DeRita was
38+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Curly Joe, Self - the Three Stooges'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948