Joe DeRita
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joe DeRita (July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993), born Joseph Wardell, was an American comedian who is best known as Curly-Joe DeRita, the "sixth" member of the Three Stooges. DeRita was born into a show-business family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wardell's father was a stage technician, his mother a professional stage dancer, and the three often acted on stage together from his early childhood. Taking his mother's maiden name, DeRita (Portuguese), the actor joined the burlesque circuit during the 1920s,…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
33
Total TV Shows Credited
8
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Birthdate
July 12, 1909
Death Date
July 3o 1993
Also known as
The Three Stooges
Joe De Rita