Curly Howard
Biography
Jerome Lester "Jerry" Horwitz, better known by his stage name Curly Howard, was an American comedian and vaudevillian. He is best known as a member of the American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, along with his older brothers Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, and actor Larry Fine. Curly is generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges. He is well known for his high-pitched voice, vocal expressions ("nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!","woo-woo-woo!", and barking like a dog), as well as his inventive physical comedy, improvisations, and athleticism.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Disorder in the Court
as Curly
1936
Operator 13
as Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
1934
My Sister Eileen
as Subway Builder (uncredited)
1942
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
as Curly (archive footage)
2003
Stop! Look! and Laugh!
as Curly
1960
Dancing Lady
as Stagehand Curly
1933
The Three Stooges Story
as Curly
2001
Swing Parade of 1946
as Curly
1946
A Ducking They Did Go
as Curly
1939
Booty and the Beast
as Sleeping Passenger (uncredited) (archive footage)
1953
Phony Express
as Curly
1943
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter
as Curly
2001
Time Out for Rhythm
as Curly
1941
You Nazty Spy!
as Curly Gallstone
1940
They Stooge to Conga
as Curly
1943
Dizzy Pilots
as Curly Wrong
1943
Back from the Front
as Curly
1943
The Captain Hates the Sea
as Drummer
1934
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
as Self / Curly (archive footage)
1997
Stooge O-Rama: The Men Behind the Mayhem - And Even More Mayhem!
2023
