Joe DeRita

Joe DeRita

Deceased · Born: Jul 12, 1909 · Died: Jul 3, 1993

Known For

It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad WorldIt's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
The Three Stooges Meet HerculesThe Three Stooges Meet Hercules
The BravadosThe Bravados
Snow White and the Three StoogesSnow White and the Three Stooges

Personal Details

BornJul 12, 1909 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse

  • Jean Sullivan

    ( Dec 28, 1966 to Jul 3, 1993 )

  • Esther M. Hartenstine

    ( Jul 13, 1935 to Sep 6, 1965 )

Biography

Joseph DeRita, a talented performer, embarked on his show business journey at the tender age of seven, performing in various Burlesque shows until 1942 when he transitioned to headline California stage productions.

Career

2015
Hey Moe, Hey Dad!
Hey Moe, Hey Dad! as Curly-Joe
2003
The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special as Joe (archive footage)
1970
Kook's Tour
Kook's Tour as Curly-Joe
1965
The Outlaws Is Coming
The Outlaws Is Coming as Curly-Joe
The New 3 Stooges
The New 3 Stooges as Curly Joe (voice)
1963
The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze
The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze as Curly-Joe
4 for Texas
4 for Texas as Painting Deliveryman
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World as Airport Firemen #3
1962
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules as Curly Joe
The Three Stooges in Orbit
The Three Stooges in Orbit as Curly-Joe
1961
Snow White and the Three Stooges
Snow White and the Three Stooges as Curley-Joe
1959
Have Rocket -- Will Travel
Have Rocket -- Will Travel as Curley-Joe
1958
The Bravados
The Bravados as Tony Mirabel (uncredited)
1956
Columbia Laff Hour
Columbia Laff Hour as Curly Joe
1948
Coroner Creek
Coroner Creek as Jack the Bartender
1946
Slappily Married
Slappily Married as Joe Bates
The French Key
The French Key as Fox
High School Hero
High School Hero as Tiny
People Are Funny
People Are Funny as Mr. Hinkley (uncredited)
1945
The Sailor Takes a Wife
The Sailor Takes a Wife as Waiter
1944
The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls as Snoring Man
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Meek Man (uncredited)
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
1989
Batmania from Comics to Screen
Batmania from Comics to Screen
1984
The Making of The Stooges
The Making of The Stooges