Quick Facts
Born:
1909-07-12
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Joe DeRita
Acting
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Biography
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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.
DeRita was born into a show-business family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wardell's father was a stage technician, his mother a professional stage dancer, and the three often acted on stage together from his early childhood. Taking his mother's maiden name, DeRita (Portuguese), the actor joined the burlesque circuit during the 1920s, gaining fame as a comedian. During World War II, DeRita joined the USO, performing through Britain and France with such celebrities as Bing Crosby and Randolph Scott.
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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.
DeRita was born into a show-business family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wardell's father was a stage technician, his mother a professional stage dancer, and the three often acted on stage together from his early childhood. Taking his mother's maiden name, DeRita (Portuguese), the actor joined the burlesque circuit during the 1920s, gaining fame as a comedian. During World War II, DeRita joined the USO, performing through Britain and France with such celebrities as Bing Crosby and Randolph Scott.
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Known For
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Airport Firemen #3
The Bravados
Tony Mirabel (uncredited)
4 for Texas
Painting Deliveryman
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Meek Man (uncredited)
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
Curly Joe
Snow White and the Three Stooges
Curley-Joe
Coroner Creek
Jack the Bartender
The Three Stooges in Orbit
Curly-Joe
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad! TV | Curly-Joe |
| 2003 | Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Joe (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2001 | The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II MOVIE | Curly-Joe |
| 2001 | The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume I MOVIE | Curly-Joe |
| 2001 | The Three Stooges Story MOVIE | Curly-Joe |
| 2001 | The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter MOVIE | Joe |
| 1997 | The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 1989 | Batmania: From Comics to Screen MOVIE | Self / Curly-Joe (archive footage) |
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |