Moe Howard

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Characters played by Moe Howard

Moe — He Cooked His Goose (1952)

Moe discovers Larry's deceit and confronts him, but Larry persuades him that he is innocent and shifts the blame to Shemp. Later, Larry's false story about Shemp makes Moe rush home with a loaded firearm. Moe pursues the disguised Larry and accidentally shoots himself in the foot.

Moe — The Outlaws Is Coming (1965)

Moe is one of the three comic companions who visit Kenneth Cabot's photographic studio and later help undermine Rance Roden's criminal operation. Together with Larry and Curly-Joe, he infiltrates the gang's hideout, disables its firearms, disrupts the arms scheme, and ends the adventure by slapping Curly-Joe after his sunset remark.

Moe — Fling in the Ring (1955)

The lead Stooge and trainer for Chopper Kane. Attempts to sabotage Chopper's training by forcing weight gain. Accidentally injures rival boxer Gorilla Watson's hand, indirectly securing Chopper's win. Helps revive Shemp before fleeing.

Mo — Scrambled Brains (1951)

Mo is one of Shemp's friends and accompanies him with Larry from the sanatorium and during the visit to the doctor. He reacts with surprise when Nora fails to match Shemp's glowing description, gets caught in the phone-booth altercation, and later attempts to escape with Larry when Nora appears at their home.

Moe — Fright Night (1947)

Moe is one of the Stooges managing boxer Chopper Kane and is involved with his fellow managers in wagering their capital and scheming to make him lose under pressure from the underworld. Kitty leaves Chopper for his opponent, Gorilla Watson, and a mishap after an encounter with Moe incapacitates Gorilla. Moe is later trapped with the Stooges, who turn the tables on their captors.

Moe — Brideless Groom (1947)

Interrupts Shemp's class to deliver inheritance news, co-orchestrates chaotic schemes to help Shemp find a bride, and gets caught in the physical melee during the wedding ceremony.

Moe — The Three Stooges Scrapbook (1963)

Moe is one of the three Stooges, alongside Larry and Curly-Joe. After the trio is evicted from a rooming house, they find refuge in a mad inventor's home, then rush to a television studio to host their new series. He is one of the pilot's central characters.

Moe — What's the Matador? (1942)

Moe is one of the Stooges, a vaudeville entertainer traveling with Larry and Curly to Mexico. In their comic bullfighting act, he joins Larry in posing as the bovine opponent for Curly, the matador. The plot summary gives no further individual actions for Moe.

Moe — The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze (1963)

Moe is one of the Stooges accompanying Phileas Fogg III on his attempt to circle the globe. He shares the perilous journey with Larry, Curly-Joe, and Amelia, taking part in the group’s adventures as they travel across several countries and help Fogg pursue the wager.

Moe — Three Little Sew and Sews (1939)

Moe is one of the three sailors employed in a naval-base tailor shop. When Curly disguises himself as Admiral Taylor, Moe and Larry pose as his aides. The trio is deceived by enemy agents and drawn into a scheme to steal and hijack a submarine, but later apprehends the spies.

Moe — Crime on Their Hands (1948)

Moe is one of three newspaper janitors seeking to become a genuine reporter. He joins Larry and Shemp in investigating the Punjab diamond theft, posing as a law enforcement officer to find Dapper Malone. After Shemp swallows the gem, Moe is locked in a closet but escapes with Larry using a toolkit.

Count of Fife — Restless Knights (1935)

Moe Howard plays one of the three newly recognized noblemen, receiving the title Count of Fife from his dying father. He joins Duke of Durham and Baron of Gray Manor in pledging to protect the queen, later taking part in the wrestling deception, the escape from execution, and the chaotic attempt to rescue her.

Career Overview

Moe Howard has 269 screen credits in a career dating back to 1919. Signature works include Hollywood on Parade No. B-9, The Outlaws Is Coming, The Three Stooges in Orbit. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
269
Birth Date
1897-06-19
Birth Place
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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