What is Shemp Howard birthday?

Shemp Howard was born at 1895-03-11

When was Shemp Howard died?

Shemp Howard was died at 1955-11-22

Which age was Shemp Howard died?

Shemp Howard was died at age 60

Where is Shemp Howard's birth place?

Shemp Howard was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

What is Shemp Howard nationalities?

Shemp Howard's nationalities is American

Who is Shemp Howard spouses?

Shemp Howard's spouses is Gertrude Frank (m. 1925)

Who is Shemp Howard siblings?

Shemp Howard's siblings is Curly Howard

Who is Shemp Howard's father?

Shemp Howard's father is Sol Horowitz

Who is Shemp Howard's mother?

Shemp Howard's mother is Jennie Gorovitz

How famous is Shemp Howard?

Shemp Howard is famouse as Actor, Comedian

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Shemp Howard was an American actor and comedian

Information	Detail
Birthday	March 11, 1895
Died on	November 22, 1955
Nationality	American
Famous	Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Comedians
City/State	New Yorkers
Spouses	Gertrude Frank (m. 1925)
Siblings	Curly Howard
Known as	Samuel Horwitz
Birth Place	Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Height	165
Gender	Male
Father	Sol Horowitz
Mother	Jennie Gorovitz
Sun Sign	Pisces
Born in	Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Famous as	Actor, Comedian
Died at Age	60

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Who is Shemp Howard?

Shemp Howard was an American actor and comedian best recognized for appearing as the third stooge in the comedy team, The Three Stooges. He first performed this role when the act was still linked with Ted Healy and was called "Ted Healy and his Stooges." He was again associated with the act from 1947 till his death. Besides his association with the Stooges, Howard also enjoyed a successful film career. He appeared in tons of movies including ‘Art Trouble’, ‘Millionaires in Prison’, ‘The Invisible Woman’, ‘Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga’, ‘The Strange Case of Doctor Rx’, ‘Strictly in the Groove’ and ‘One Exciting Week’, to name a few. Howard, who was addressed as “the ugliest man in movies,” was known for his impeccable comedic talent. He had the ability to liven up the scenes with ad-libbed dialogues or wisecracks which became a trademark of the actor’s performances. On a personal note, Howard was an avid boxing fan. He was good friends with Huntz Hall. His favorite Stooges comedy was the one he did with The Three Stooges for the very first time and that dealt with boxing.

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Childhood & Early Life

Shemp Howard was born as Samuel Horwitz on March 11, 1895, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.A. Raised in Brooklyn, he was one of the five sons of his Jewish parents, Jennie Horwitz and Solomon Horwitz. He had two younger brothers, Moe and Jerome, as well as two older brothers, Irving and Benjamin.

Career

Initially Shemp Howard and his brother Moe appeared as minstrel-show-style "blackface" comedians in the act titled ‘Howard and Howard—A Study in Black’. During this time, the duo also worked for a rival vaudeville circuit, appearing without makeup.

After this, Shemp became a part of an act known as ‘Ted Healy and His Stooges’. The stooges of this act included the Howard brothers and others who joined and left between 1925 and 1928.

In August 1930, following a disagreement with Ted, Shemp and his brother Moe and their friend Larry Fine launched their own act titled ‘Howard, Fine & Howard’ and became part of the RKO vaudeville circuit. Soon after this, the three premiered at Paramount Theatre.

In 1931, the Howard brothers added "Three Lost Soles" to their act's name, and also hired Jack Walsh as their straight man.

They continued this way until July 1932, when Healy approached them to collaborate again for ‘Passing Show of 1932’ and the brothers readily accepted the offer. However, due to a contract dispute on August 16, 1932, Healy walked out during rehearsals. Due to this, Shemp got frustrated and left Healy's act to stay with ‘Passing Show’.

Shemp Howard also performed solo. He initially worked at the Vitaphone studio in Brooklyn, playing small roles in comedies, showing off his goofiness. The comedian starred with Vitaphone comics Jack Haley, Gus Shy and Ben Blue and then co-starred with Daphne Pollard, Johnnie Berkes and Harry Gribbon. Then after starring in his own two-reel comedies, Howard landed in his first film role in the 1934 movie ‘Art Trouble’.

In late 1935, Shemp was cast in Vitaphone’s ‘Joe Palooka’ comic strip. He starred in the first seven shorts which got released during 1936 and 1937. After this, the American comedian moved to the West Coast and performed at several studios, including Universal Studios and Columbia Pictures.

After appearing in the 1939 flick ‘Another Thin Man’, he acted in the movies ‘The Bank Dick’, ‘Millionaires in Prison’ and ‘The Invisible Woman’. Shemp then had a role in the movie ‘How's About It’ in 1943. A year later, he did a few films, such as ‘Crazy Knights’, ‘Moonlight and Cactus’, ‘Strange Affair’ and ‘Three of a Kind’.

In the year 1946, he became a part of the comedy flick ‘One Exciting Week’. He then performed in the films ‘Africa Screams’ (1949) and ‘Gold Raiders’ (1951).

Major Works

In the year 1941, Shemp Howard did a few amazing movies like ‘Tight Shoes’, ‘Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga’, ‘Hold That Ghost’, ‘Too Many Blondes’, ‘In the Navy’, ‘San Antonio Rose’ and ‘Hellzapoppin'.

A year later, he was cast in some more fabulous big screen projects like ‘Crazy House’, ‘Arabian Nights’, ‘Pittsburgh’, ‘Private Buckaroo’, ‘The Strange Case of Doctor Rx’ and ‘Strictly in the Groove’.

During 1938–1939 as well as 1944–1947, the American comedian appeared in Columbia's two-reel comedies, along with Columbia regulars The Glove Slingers, Andy Clyde, Tom Kennedy and El Brendel. He replaced his brother Curly in Columbia's famous Stooge shorts.

He initially joined the Stooges on a temporary basis but as Curly's condition worsened, Shemp Howard’s association with the Stooges became permanent. Before replacing Curly in the film series, he was also substituted for his brother in a few personal appearances in the early 1940s.

Awards & Achievements

On August 30, 1983, The Three Stooges received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Personal Life

Shemp Howard was married to Gertrude Frank from 1925 until his death. The couple had one child, Mort Howard, who was born on February 26, 1927.

On November 22, 1955, Shemp went out with some of his pals to a boxing match at the old Hollywood Legion Stadium. While returning home in a taxicab, he died of a sudden massive heart attack. He was 60 at that time. The actor was buried in the Indoor Mausoleum at Home of Peace Cemetery in East Los Angeles.

A TV biopic film titled ‘The Three Stooges’ was made in 2000 to honor the Howard brothers. In this flick, Shemp Howard’s role was portrayed by 'fake Shemp' Johnny Kassir.

Trivia

Shemp Howard, who was involved in a driving accident in his teens, never obtained a driver's license.

He was extremely fearful; many who knew the actor would joke that he was even scared of his own shadow!

He was the tallest of all the Stooges.

He was Alex Trebek's most favorite Stooge.

Howard’s favorite actors were Horace McMahon, Andy Devine, and Richard Arlen. His favorite actress was Patsy Kelly while his favorite radio comedian was Fred Allen.

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Shemp Howard biography timelines

// 11th Mar 1895
Shemp Howard was born as Samuel Horwitz on March 11, 1895, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.A. Raised in Brooklyn, he was one of the five sons of his Jewish parents, Jennie Horwitz and Solomon Horwitz. He had two younger brothers, Moe and Jerome, as well as two older brothers, Irving and Benjamin.
// 1925 To 1928
After this, Shemp became a part of an act known as ‘Ted Healy and His Stooges’. The stooges of this act included the Howard brothers and others who joined and left between 1925 and 1928.
// 1925 To 26th Feb 1927
Shemp Howard was married to Gertrude Frank from 1925 until his death. The couple had one child, Mort Howard, who was born on February 26, 1927.
// Aug 1930
In August 1930, following a disagreement with Ted, Shemp and his brother Moe and their friend Larry Fine launched their own act titled ‘Howard, Fine & Howard’ and became part of the RKO vaudeville circuit. Soon after this, the three premiered at Paramount Theatre.
// 1931
In 1931, the Howard brothers added "Three Lost Soles" to their act's name, and also hired Jack Walsh as their straight man.
// 1934
Shemp Howard also performed solo. He initially worked at the Vitaphone studio in Brooklyn, playing small roles in comedies, showing off his goofiness. The comedian starred with Vitaphone comics Jack Haley, Gus Shy and Ben Blue and then co-starred with Daphne Pollard, Johnnie Berkes and Harry Gribbon. Then after starring in his own two-reel comedies, Howard landed in his first film role in the 1934 movie ‘Art Trouble’.
// 1939 To 1943
After appearing in the 1939 flick ‘Another Thin Man’, he acted in the movies ‘The Bank Dick’, ‘Millionaires in Prison’ and ‘The Invisible Woman’. Shemp then had a role in the movie ‘How's About It’ in 1943. A year later, he did a few films, such as ‘Crazy Knights’, ‘Moonlight and Cactus’, ‘Strange Affair’ and ‘Three of a Kind’.
// 1941
In the year 1941, Shemp Howard did a few amazing movies like ‘Tight Shoes’, ‘Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga’, ‘Hold That Ghost’, ‘Too Many Blondes’, ‘In the Navy’, ‘San Antonio Rose’ and ‘Hellzapoppin'.
// 22nd Nov 1955
On November 22, 1955, Shemp went out with some of his pals to a boxing match at the old Hollywood Legion Stadium. While returning home in a taxicab, he died of a sudden massive heart attack. He was 60 at that time. The actor was buried in the Indoor Mausoleum at Home of Peace Cemetery in East Los Angeles.
// 30th Aug 1983
On August 30, 1983, The Three Stooges received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
// 2000
A TV biopic film titled ‘The Three Stooges’ was made in 2000 to honor the Howard brothers. In this flick, Shemp Howard’s role was portrayed by 'fake Shemp' Johnny Kassir.

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Shemp Howard's FAQ

What is Shemp Howard birthday?
Shemp Howard was born at 1895-03-11
When was Shemp Howard died?
Shemp Howard was died at 1955-11-22
Which age was Shemp Howard died?
Shemp Howard was died at age 60
Where is Shemp Howard's birth place?
Shemp Howard was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
What is Shemp Howard nationalities?
Shemp Howard's nationalities is American
Who is Shemp Howard spouses?
Shemp Howard's spouses is Gertrude Frank (m. 1925)
Who is Shemp Howard siblings?
Shemp Howard's siblings is Curly Howard
How tall is Shemp Howard?
Shemp Howard's height is 165
Who is Shemp Howard's father?
Shemp Howard's father is Sol Horowitz
Who is Shemp Howard's mother?
Shemp Howard's mother is Jennie Gorovitz
What is Shemp Howard's sun sign?
Shemp Howard is Pisces
How famous is Shemp Howard?
Shemp Howard is famouse as Actor, Comedian