Joe DeRita

Joe DeRita
Curly Joe DeRita in 1962
Born
Joseph Wardell

(1909-07-12)July 12, 1909
DiedJuly 3, 1993(1993-07-03) (aged 83)
Resting placeValhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1920–1975
Spouses
Bonnie Brooks
(m. 1935; died 1965)
Jean Sullivan
(m. 1967)
Websitethreestooges.net

Joseph Wardell (July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993), known professionally as Joe DeRita, was an American actor and comedian, who is best known for his stint as a member of The Three Stooges in the persona of Curly Joe DeRita.