Joe Besser

Joe Besser
Besser in Africa Screams (1949)
Born	Jessel Besser (1907-08-12)August 12, 1907 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died	March 1, 1988(1988-03-01) (aged 80) North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor comedian musician
Years active	1938–1988
Spouse	Erna Kay ​ (m. 1932)​
Family	Matt Besser (first cousin twice removed)
Website	www.joebesserforever.com

Joe Besser (born Jessel Besser,^[1] August 12, 1907 – March 1, 1988) was an American actor, comedian, and musician, known for his impish humor and wimpy characters. He is best known for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1957–59. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the bratty man-child on The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the maintenance man on The Joey Bishop Show.