The Three Stooges
Comedians
The Three Stooges were a hugely popular film comedy team of the mid-1900s. The original trio were Moe Howard (born Harry Horwitz, 1897-1975), his brother Curly (born Jerry Horwitz, 1903-1952), and Larry Fine (born Louis Feinberg, 1902-1975). Stooge comedy consisted mainly of slapstick eye-gouging, shin-kicking, head-knocking, and the like. The group made nearly 200 comedy shorts between 1934 and 1958. The first 97 starred the original trio; after Curly suffered a stroke in 1946, he was replaced by his brother Shemp, then by Joe Besser, and finally by 'Curly Joe' De Rita.Four Good Links
The Three Stooges: A Starting Point
Just as it says: good starter links
Three Stooges FAQ, Bios and Episode Guide
Terrific details on the boys, all in one easy locale
All Movie Guide: The Three Stooges
Recap of their career; helpful on the issue of the rotating "third stooge"
The Official Three Stooges Website
Updates on the franchise, biographies and sound files
Vital Stats
Birth
c. 1900
Birthplace
Brooklyn, NY and Philadelphia, PA
Death
All deceased
Best Known As
Wacky film comedy team
