Joe DeRita
July 12, 1909 – 1993
Biography
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Joe DeRita (July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993), born Joseph Wardell, was an American comedian who is best known as Curly-Joe DeRita, the "sixth" member of the Three Stooges.
DeRita was born into a show-business family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wardell's father was a stage technician, his mother a professional stage dancer, and the three often acted on stage together from his early childhood. Taking his mother's maiden name, DeRita (Portuguese), the actor joined the burlesque circuit during the 1920s, gaining fame as a comedian. During World War II, DeRita joined the USO, performing through Britain and France with such celebrities as Bing Crosby and Randolph Scott.
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Known For
The Steve Allen Show
1956
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958
The New 3 Stooges
1965
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
4 for Texas
1963
The Bravados
1958
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
Snow White and the Three Stooges
1961
The Outlaws Is Coming
1965
The Doughgirls
1944