Joe DeRita

Joe DeRita

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

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
1970
Kook's Tour
Kook's Tour as Curly-Joe
1965
The New 3 Stooges
The New 3 Stooges as Curly Joe (voice)
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
1958
The Bravados
The Bravados as Tony Mirabel (uncredited)
1956
1948
Coroner Creek
Coroner Creek as Jack the Bartender
1946
Slappily Married
Slappily Married as Joe Bates
People Are Funny
People Are Funny as Mr. Hinkley (uncredited)
1944
The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls as Snoring Man
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Meek Man (uncredited)