Curly Howard
An image from Hoi Polloi, one of the productions that also features Curly Howard.
Curly Howard

Curly Howard

October 22, 1903 — Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Men in Black

Men in Black

1934

Disorder in the Court

Disorder in the Court

1936

Punch Drunks

Punch Drunks

1934

You Nazty Spy!

You Nazty Spy!

1940

A Plumbing We Will Go

A Plumbing We Will Go

1940

Hoi Polloi

Hoi Polloi

1935

Three Little Beers

Three Little Beers

1935

Woman Haters

Woman Haters

1934