Curly Howard

Biography

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.

Known For

Career Timeline

19321945195819711984199720102024
  1. 2024
    Three Stooges Comedy Collection

    (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  2. 2023
  3. 2016
    The Last Laugh

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  4. 2012
    The Three Stooges in 3D

    Curly (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  5. 2009
    The Three Stooges: Five of Their Greatest Shorts

    (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  6. 2009
    The Parrott Chase

    (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  7. 2004
    The Three Stooges: Stooged & Confoosed

    (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  8. 2003
    Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

    Curly (archive footage) • Acting

Curly Howard - Aperture