Joe DeRita

Biography

Joe DeRita was born into a show-business family in Philadelphia and began performing on stage from his early childhood. He gained fame as a comedian on the burlesque circuit during the 1920s, later joining the USO to perform with celebrities like Bing Crosby and Randolph Scott during World War II. As Curly-Joe DeRita, he became the "sixth" member of the Three Stooges, known for his comedic persona in films such as "The Outlaws Is Coming" (1964).