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Joe DeRita

Jul 12, 1909 - Jul 03, 1993 (83 years old) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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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

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The Steve Allen Show
Self - Operating Room Attendant
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Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
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The New 3 Stooges
Curly Joe (voice)
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The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!
Curly-Joe
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Airport Firemen #3
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The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Curly-Joe (archive footage)
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The Bravados
Tony Mirabel (uncredited)
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Coroner Creek
Jack the Bartender
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Snow White and the Three Stooges
Curley-Joe
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4 for Texas
Painting Deliveryman

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