Jerome lester horwitz wikipedia
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Curly Howard | |
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Curly Howard in Nutty but Nice (1940) | |
Born | Jerome Lester Horwitz October 22, 1903 (1903-10-22) (age 121) Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 1952(1952-01-18) (aged 48) San Gabriel, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Cerebral hemorrhage |
Other names | Jerry Howard |
Occupation | Actor/Comedian |
Years active | 1928–1946 |
Spouse | Julia Rosenthal (1930-1931; annulled) Elaine Ackerman (1937–1940; divorced) Marion Buxbaum (1945–1946; divorced) Valerie Newman (1947–1952; his death) |
Children | 2 |
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threestooges.net |
Jerome Lester "Jerry" Horwitz (October 22, 1903 – January 18, 1952), 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
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Curly Howard
Curly Howard | |
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Born | October 22, 1903 Brooklyn, New York, U.S |
Died | January 18, 1952 San Gabriel, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Jerome Lester Horwitz (October 22, 1903 – January 18, 1952), known professionally as Curly Howard, was an American comedian and actor.
Career
[change | change source]Howard joinede the group of Ted Healy and his Stooges, in 1932 replacing his brother Shemp. He had to shave his mustache and shave his hair to join the group. The first rulle shot with Ted Healy and His Stooges was Nertsery Rhymes (1933), followed by Beer and Pretzels (1933), directed by Jack Cummings. In 1934, the Stooges separated from Ted Healy, and started working as The Three Stooges. Curly Howard, Larry Fine and Moe Howard filmed together 97 short films, between 1932 and 1947.
He made appearances with Moe and Larry in such films as Fugitive Lovers (1934) and Time Out for Rhythm (1941).
References
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Curly Howard
American comedian and actor (1903–1952)
Not to be confused with "Curly" Joe DeRita.
For the DJ, see Curly Howard (DJ).
For the scientist, see Jerome Horwitz.
Curly Howard | |
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Howard c. 1930s | |
Born | Jerome Lester Horwitz (1903-10-22)October 22, 1903 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 1952(1952-01-18) (aged 48) San Gabriel, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Home of Peace Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names | Jerry Howard Jerome Howard |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1928–1948 |
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Children | 2 |
Relatives | Moe Howard (brother) Shemp Howard (broth |