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Joe Besser
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Joe Besser

1907 – 1988 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA · Active 1940–2022

Joe Besser, born in 1907, was an American actor known for his whimsical characters and comedic timing. He appeared in Hand of Death (1962), where his signature humor added a quirky layer to the film's narrative. Besser's career took off after he joined The Three Stooges, but his work in cult cinema, including Savage Intruder (1970), showcases his ability to blend comedy with the bizarre elements of exploitation films. His contributions to the genre highlight the interplay between humor and horror, making him a distinctive figure in the world of cult cinema.

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It's a Dog's Life

It's a Dog's Life

1955 ★ 6.5
as Dog Catcher (uncredited)

In the early 1900s, a bull terrier living on the streets of the Bowery rises from a street-tough engaging in dogfights to pedigreed show dog among the upper crust. All the while, he has two ambitions–to be reunited with his mother and to get even with his father who deserted her.

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Filmography

94 credits
2020s 1 credit
2022
Movie
2010s 2 credits
2015
TV ★ 8.7
2011
Movie ★ 8.0
2000s 4 credits
2007
Movie ★ 8.0
2003
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special as Curly-Joe (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.5
2001
The Three Stooges Story as Joe (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
2001
The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
1990s 2 credits
1997
Movie ★ 7.0
1994
Movie ★ 8.5
1980s 2 credits
1986
Classic Comedy Teams as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
My Smurfy Valentine as Cupid (voice)
Movie ★ 7.3
1970s 9 credits
1978
TV ★ 7.3
1978
Galaxy Goof-Ups as Scare Bear (voice)
TV ★ 7.3
1977
TV ★ 8.1
1975
TV ★ 8.3
1973
TV ★ 7.1
1972
TV ★ 7.7
1972
TV ★ 6.3
1970
Savage Intruder as Bus Driver
Movie ★ 5.4
1970
Movie ★ 4.8
1960s 18 credits
1969
The Monk as Herbie
Movie ★ 8.0
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1968
TV ★ 6.5
1967
The Mothers-in-Law as Bandleader
TV ★ 6.0
1967
TV ★ 6.0
1967
TV ★ 6.0
1967
TV ★ 6.5
1966
Batman as Penguin Supporter (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.3
1966
TV ★ 6.2
1964
TV ★ 5.0
1962
Hand of Death as Service station attendant
Movie ★ 4.4
1962
Movie
1961
The Errand Boy as Man Watching Rushes
Movie ★ 6.1
1961
TV ★ 8.4
1961
The Joey Bishop Show as Mr. Jillson
TV ★ 6.0
1960
Let's Make Love as Charlie Lamont
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 48 credits
1959
Movie ★ 5.8
1959
Movie ★ 4.8
1959
The Rookie as Soldier
Movie ★ 10.0
1959
The Story on Page One as Gallagher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1959
Say One for Me as Joe Greb
Movie ★ 5.4
1959
Movie ★ 5.2
1958
Quiz Whizz as Himself
Movie ★ 5.5
1958
Fifi Blows Her Top as Joe Besser
Movie ★ 5.3
1958
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
Movie ★ 5.5
1958
Movie ★ 5.6
1958
Movie ★ 6.2
1957
Movie ★ 5.5
1957
Movie ★ 6.0
1957
A Merry Mix-Up as Joe / Jack / Jeff
Movie ★ 5.9
1957
Movie ★ 6.8
1957
Movie ★ 5.5
1957
Movie ★ 4.0
1957
Movie ★ 5.2
1957
Outer Space Jitters as Joe / Joe's Son
Movie ★ 4.8
1957
The Helen Morgan Story as Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1956
Army Daze as Pvt. Joe Besser
Movie ★ 10.0
1956
Columbia Laff Hour as Joe (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Movie ★ 4.4
1955
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
It's a Dog's Life as Dog Catcher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.3
1955
G.I. Dood It as Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Hook a Crook as Joe Besser
Movie ★ 10.0
1955
Two-Gun Lady as Doc McGinnis
Movie ★ 5.4
1955
Mad at the World as Gas Station Attendant
Movie ★ 5.9
1955
The Millionaire as Chester Pips
TV ★ 5.8
1954
The Fire Chaser as Eric Loudermilk Potts
Movie ★ 9.0
1954
TV ★ 6.3
1953
I, the Jury as Pete, Elevator Operator
Movie ★ 5.9
1953
Movie ★ 5.8
1953
Spies and Guys as Pvt. Joe Besser
Movie ★ 10.0
1953
A Day in the Country as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
Aim, Fire, Scoot as Pvt. Joe Besser
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
TV ★ 7.2
1951
Fraidy Cat as Joe Besser
Movie ★ 10.0
1950
Woman in Hiding as Salesman with Drum
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
Outside the Wall as The Cook (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
The Desert Hawk as Prince Sinbad
Movie ★ 5.4
1950
Dizzy Yardbird as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
Movie ★ 5.3
1950
TV ★ 4.7
1940s 8 credits
1949
Movie ★ 5.7
1949
Waiting in the Lurch as Eric Loudermilk Potts
Movie ★ 9.0
1948
Movie ★ 7.3
1946
Talk About a Lady as Roly Q. Entwhistle
Movie ★ 5.0
1946
TV ★ 6.0
1945
Eadie Was a Lady as Professor Diogenes Dingle
Movie ★ 4.4
1944
Hey, Rookie as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer
Movie ★ 8.0
1940
Hot Steel as Siggie Landers
Movie ★ 7.5