Joe DeRita, Curly Joe
Joe DeRita, better known by his stage name Curly Joe, was a cast member of the show from 1958 to 1969. In the years before joining the legendary ensemble, the Philadelphia native appeared in films such as “People Are Funny,” “The Sailor Takes a Wife,” and “High School Hero,” among others. Those who are familiar with the Stooges’ history know that the era in which Joe DeRita appears is now referred to as the era of Larry, Moe, and Curly Joe. DeRita passed away at the age of 83 due to pneumonia.
Joe DeRita Curly Joe
Moe’s Bowl Cut
One of Moe’s most distinguishing characteristics was his bowl-cut haircut. Because his mother would not allow him to trim his hair as a child, he grew up with his hair constantly shoulder length. After being bullied by his peers on a regular basis, Moe took refuge in a shed in the backyard and cut his own hair. Moe’s bowl hairdo may be the most recognizable of all of the Stooges’ hairstyles. The thought of him without it is tough to comprehend!
Moe’s Bowl Cut
