The Stooges first formed in 1922, when brothers Moe and Shemp Howard, a comedy double act, were recruited alongside another comedian, Larry Fine, to be the sidekicks of a rising vaudeville star ...

Originally comprised of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Shemp Howard, the trio started as a vaudeville comedy act in the 1920s.

Most Stooge revivals feature Curly and give only a passing nod to Shemp. Perhaps for good reason ... on “The Mike Douglas Show” in 1973. Moe Howard died in 1975 at the age of 77.

Samuel (born Shmuel) Horwitz (March 11, 1895 – November 22, 1955), known professionally as Shemp Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He is best known today for his role as the third ...