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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Kook's Tour
Kook's Tour
Joe DeRita was 60 in Kook's Tour as 'Curly-Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of Star Spangled Salesman
Star Spangled Salesman
Joe DeRita was 58 in Star Spangled Salesman as 'Curly Joe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1965
Poster of 4 for Texas
4 for Texas
Joe DeRita was 54 in 4 for Texas as 'Painting Deliveryman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of The Bravados
The Bravados
Joe DeRita was 48 in The Bravados as 'Tony Mirabel (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1958
Poster of Coroner Creek
Coroner Creek
Joe DeRita was 38 in Coroner Creek as 'Jack the Bartender'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1948
Poster of Jitter Bughouse
Jitter Bughouse
Joe DeRita was 38 in Jitter Bughouse as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1948
Poster of Wedlock Deadlock
Wedlock Deadlock
Joe DeRita was 38 in Wedlock Deadlock as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1947
Poster of Slappily Married
Slappily Married
Joe DeRita was 37 in Slappily Married as 'Joe Bates'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1946
Poster of High School Hero
High School Hero
Joe DeRita was 37 in High School Hero as 'Tiny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946
Poster of The French Key
The French Key
Joe DeRita was 36 in The French Key as 'Fox'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1946
Poster of People Are Funny
People Are Funny
Joe DeRita was 36 in People Are Funny as 'Mr. Hinkley (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1945
Poster of The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls
Joe DeRita was 35 in The Doughgirls as 'Snoring Man'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Joe DeRita was 49+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948