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My Take
Joe DeRita, born Joseph Wardell, holds a peculiar place in my affection. Stepping in as Curly Joe, the final Curly of The Three Stooges, meant accepting a role he would be endlessly compared to and rarely credited for. That takes humility. I have a soft spot for the craftsmen who fill a beloved seat rather than chase the spotlight, who keep a legendary act alive through sheer professionalism. From 1909 to 1993 he gave his life to making people laugh in service of an ensemble. To me, that supporting devotion deserves more applause than it usually gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe DeRita
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・デ・リタ
- Reading
- じょー・で・りた
- Born
- July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.threestooges.net/cast/actor/492
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe%20DeRita
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe DeRita born?
July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993.
Where is Joe DeRita from?
Joe DeRita is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Joe DeRita do?
Joe DeRita works as comedian, television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.