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.

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View The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy

1964Film
6.6
View The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

2016Film
6.9
View Operator 13
Operator 13

Operator 13

1934Film
5.8
View Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s

Going Hollywood: The '30s

1984Film
10.0
View Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady

Dancing Lady

1933Film
6.8
View My Sister Eileen
My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

1942Film
6.9
View Start Cheering
Start Cheering

Start Cheering

1938Film
7.0
View Broadway to Hollywood
Broadway to Hollywood

Broadway to Hollywood

1933Film
4.6
View Men in Black
Men in Black

Men in Black

1934Film
7.2
View Classic Comedy Teams
Classic Comedy Teams

Classic Comedy Teams

1986Film0
View Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies

Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies

1988Film0
View Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party

Hollywood Party

1934Film
5.8