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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 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.
An untrained actor and natural comedian, Curly borrowed (and significantly exaggerated) the "woo woo" from "nervous" and soft-spoken comedian Hugh Herbert, but was otherwise an original and inspired performer. Curly's unique version of "woo-woo-woo" was firmly established by the time of the Stooges' second film Punch Drunks in 1934.
Early life[]
Curly Howard was born Jerome Lester Horwitz in Brownsville, a section of Brooklyn, New York. He was the fifth of the five Horwitz brothe
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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.
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| 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 (brother) Joan Howard Maurer (niece) |
| Website | ThreeStooges.com |
Jerome Lester Horwitz (October 22,
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Birth Place: Bensonhurst, New York City, NY
Birth Date: October 22, 1903
Date of Passing: January 18, 1952
Age: 48
Buried: Home of Peace Cemetery, CA
Height: 5′ 5″
Curly Howard was born Jerome Lester Horwitz to Jenny and Solomon Horwitz on October 22, 1903, in Bath Beach, a summer resort in a section of Brooklyn. He was the fifth and youngest of the five Horwitz brothers. Curly’s interest in show business grew as he watched his brothers, Shemp and Moe perform as stooges in Ted Healy’s act. After Shemp left the Healy act, Moe suggested to Healy that his kid brother Jerome was available and would make an excellent replacement for Shemp.
Curly at the time was known as “Babe.” When Babe showed up to talk to Healy to join the act he had long wavy brown hair and a mustache. In order to join the act Babe agreed to shave off his mustache and shave his head. Now referred to as Curly, he joined the team and played with the Stooges in vaudeville acts and comedy shorts for MGM. Later, in 1934, Curly along with Larry and Moe performed in many of the shorts that were produced for
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