Curly has a traditional Jewish gravestone with his full formal Hebrew name engraved on it in Hebrew script, directly transliterated from the Hebrew inscription contained there. They had one daughter named Janie who was born the following year. [1], In February 1951, he was placed in a nursing home, where he suffered another stroke a month later. 30S STAR THELMA TODD WAS BECOMING' TIRED 'OF HOLLYWOOD' BEFORE HER MYSTERIOUS DEATH, BOOK CLAIMS, (Original Caption) The Three Stooges in a drunken stupor. [6], Shemp Howard, however, soon tired of Healy's abrasiveness, bad temper, and alcoholism. Curly spotted a young girl in a wheelchair and told Tom to pull over. He suffered serious health problems and several more strokes until his death in 1952 at age 48. After being given a standard Jewish funeral, he was laid to rest at the Western Jewish Institute section of Home of Peace Cemetery in East Los Angeles. Curly was then moved to the North Hollywood Hospital and Sanitarium. [7], Later that year, Howard suffered a second massive stroke, which left him partially paralyzed. He was given a brief cameo in their 1947 short 'Hold That Lion!' [6] In a 1972 interview; Larry Fine recalled, "Personally, I thought Curly was the greatest because he was a natural comedian who had no formal training. Verify and try again. He bought her everything she asked for, such as fur coats, jewelry, and a luxury house. Valerie admitted him into the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital on August 29, 1950. Shes proud of all her kids. Please reset your password. ("Babe" was Curly's nickname among his close friends.) The divorce proceeding was bitter, exacerbated by exploitative, sensationalist media coverage, which worsened his already fragile health. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Howard married his second wife, Elaine Ackerman, on June 7, 1937. ), LIBERACE TOLD ELVIS PRESLEY HE NEEDED MORE GLITZ IN HIS SHOWS BEFORE LAS VEGAS TRANSFORMATION, BOOK CLAIMS. Another visitor recalls Curly trying to sit up in a chair and his hand continually falling off the arm of the chair. So out of respect for him, we couldnt really ask about Curly. a scared reaction (this was the reaction most often used by the other Stooges after Curly's departure), "La-Dee" or simply "La, la, laaa" his singing used when he was acting innocently right before taking out an enemy, "Ruff Ruff" a dog bark, used to express anger, showing defiance, barking at an attractive dame, and/or giving an enemy a final push before departing the scene, "I'm a victim of soikemstance! He was eventually confined to a wheelchair and put on a diet of boiled rice and apples. The test results proved shocking: Curly was suffering from high blood pressure, hypertension, a retinal hemorrhage, and obesity. Funeral gone wrong with Curly pezparrot 120 subscribers Subscribe Like Share 2.3K views 3 years ago Show more Show more Comments are turned off. Thanks for your help! He admired his elder brothers and followed in their footsteps by not graduating from school and working odd jobs instead. So she doesnt have a lot of recollections of him. In 1934, Healy became interested in pursuing his own career with MGM and dissolved the act. sharp, huffing exhales either due to excitement or meant to provoke a foe, "Ah-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba!" He is best known as a member of the American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, along with his older brothers Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, and actor Larry Fine. Tom and Curly then drove off, and Curly bought the little girl everything she mentioned, dropping all the goodies off at her home with no card. This is a must-watch for fans of the Three Stooges, classic comedy, and anyone interested in uncovering little-known pieces of entertainment history. This was headline news, and proved to be very scandalous tabloid fodder. After being given a standard Jewish funeral, he was laid to rest at the Western Jewish Institute section of Home of Peace Cemetery in East Los Angeles. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again later. Fox News: Was there ever a moment where you sat down with your grandmother and went, Tell me everything you know about grandpa?Server: There wasnt because we weretold not to really talk about it. Published by The Greenville News on Jan. 12, 2019. He was only 48. He shaved his head for his "Curly" character but did not like it because he felt it reduced his appeal to ladies. October 4th, 2021. Jules White, a great director of Curly in many Three Stooges shorts, recalls one of his final visits to Curly during Curly's waning days. Try again later. Brothers. Some of the animators at Disney had seen him as "Curly" in. He was given a Jewish funeral and was buried at the Western Jewish Institute section of Home of Peace Cemetery in East Los Angeles. But she always described Curly as a good father, a man who was sweet and kind to her and other people. Very glad I chose Curly Howard's Grandson. The Stooges soon became the most popular short-subject attraction, with Curly playing an integral part in the trio's work. (Photo by Getty), TODD RUNDGREN EXPLAINS WHY HES NEVER TAKEN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME SERIOUSLY. Jerome "Curly" Howard, the rotund, bald Stooge with the high voice was the most popular member of The Three Stooges. All rights reserved. And before he died, Curly was often on the road. All of these purchases cost a fortune, and the couple began fighting before long. He was reputed for his high-pitched voice, vocal expressions, as well as his inventive physical comedy, improvisations and athleticism. These specious accusations were disputed by all who knew Curly as a jovial, good-natured, good-hearted fellow. Curly Howard, though an untrained actor, possessed a natural flair for comedy. Moe's reaction would be to growl, "Where were you a minute ago?" After the fights were over, Shemp hailed a taxicab . "[1], During World War II, for seven months each year, the trio's filming schedule went on hiatus, allowing them to make personal appearances. Curly made 97 short subjects with the group, as well as appearing in a few other features and short subjects on the side, in supporting or bit roles. Then one day, my grandmother Elaine took my brother to see his first Broadway show, which was Fiddler on the Roof.. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Curly Howard s TRAGIC SECRET Is Revealed During His Funeral Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Joe Besser, Joe DeRita, Emil Sitka, Ted Healy, Bud Jamison, Christina McIntyre, Vernon Dent, Dudley . Howard was interested in music and comedy and watched his brothers Shemp and Moe perform as stooges in Ted Healy's vaudeville act. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. There was an error deleting this problem. He took to wearing a hat in public to convey an image of masculinity, saying he felt like a little kid with his hair shaved off. In 1945, he was diagnosed with extreme hypertension, a retinal hemorrhage, as well as obesity. This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 23:36. 159K views 4 years ago This is ROUGH footage for the local news . Fox News: You were in your teens when you first learned about the identity of your grandfather. Here is all you want to know, and more! Brad Server grew up watching the Three Stoogeson TV not knowing he was related to one of them. Curly Howard was born as Jerome Lester Horwitz on October 22, 1903 in New York City, to Jennie Gorovitz and Solomon Horwitz. Market data provided by Factset. With two months' rest, the team's 1946 schedule at Columbia commenced in late January, but involved only 24 days' work from February to early May. In 1934, the team signed with Columbia Pictures and began churning out the series of comedy slapstick shorts that brought hilarity to the world. Curly Howard was generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges. 161K views 7 days ago In this video, we uncover a shocking piece of history surrounding the funeral of Curly Howard, one of the three stooges. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Arrangements under the direction of The Howze Mortuary. Learn more about managing a memorial . "[14] Curly's mannerisms, behavior, and personality along with his catchphrases of "n'yuk, n'yuk, n'yuk," "woob, woob, woob", and "soitenly!" As his mental health was deteriorating, Curly started causing problems to the nursing staff at the sanitarium. Apparently he came in on his own, since I didn't see a nurse with him. In his youth he also made a name for himself as an accomplished dancer, singer, and musician. [circumstance]" used to express uncertainty, "Huff huff huff!" And if it helps people get reacquainted with my grandfather, then its all worth it. (At left, a photo of all four in "Hold That Lion!"). Jules White in particular, would leave gaps in the Stooges scripts in order to let Curly improvise for several minutes altogether. (1947) and hoped to eventually return to the team. Despite eight weeks off in that same period, Howard's condition continued to deteriorate. Some of his well-known short films were Punch Drunks, A Plumbing We Will Go, An Ache in Every Stake and Cactus Makes Perfect. Its all physical humor, which I find very enjoyable. On the way home, he told my grandmother the show was the most amazing thing hed ever seen and how he wanted to be an actor. He was only 48. Curly Howards first onstage appearance was in 1928. I got it!" But with my grandfather, he was just so lovable. Jerome Lester Jerry Horwitz, more popular by his stage name Curly Howard, was an American comedian and vaudevillian. Moe, attempting to help his beloved brother settle down, tried to fix Curly up with a glamorous beauty named Marion Buxbaum. and then smack him. 25 Feb/23. On January 7, 1952, Moe was contacted on the Columbia set while filming He Cooked His Goose to help move Curly for what would be the last time. He was our grandfather. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He was known in the act for having an "indestructible" head, which always won out by breaking anything that assaulted it, including saws (resulting in his characteristic quip, "Oh, look!"). Curly was soon moved to his last residence, the Baldy View Sanitarium in San Gabriel, California. During the filming of Half-Wits Holiday in May 1946, Curly suffered a severe stroke while he was sitting on the directors chair. [1] In 1932, he was offered a contract at the Vitaphone Studios in Brooklyn. You'll learn about his rise to fame as a member of the Three Stooges and the impact he had on the comedy world. Curly was generally known as Jerry before he began his career with the Three Stooges. Valerie was to bear Curly a daughter, Janie,. He was also a skilled ballroom dancer and singer. He idolized these two brothers, even though he didn't get into show business at the same time they did, due to his young age. Its shocking Im getting so much attention from my work but Im really grateful to help bring that period of time again to fans. He was placed in a nursing home the next year, where he suffered yet another stroke a month later. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Curlys childlike mannerisms along with his natural flair for comedy made him a hit with the audiences, especially children. Moe later recalled that his mouth was distorted, and he was unable to speak, only able to cry. The next year, Elaine gave birth to a girl, Marilyn, who remained their only child. [3] Costello was known to acquire prints of the Stooges' films from Columbia Pictures on occasion, presumably to study him. He had complications from prior strokes. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Often, directors let the camera roll freely and let Howard improvise. His family was of Lithuanian Jewish descent. To use this feature, use a newer browser. My mom remembers visiting him at the motion picture hospital for the last couple of years. ), WARNER BROS TO LAUNCH FILM ON RIN TIN TIN, THE HOUND WHO SAVED THE STUDIO FROM BANKRUPTCY, AS A MILITARY HERO. Biography - A Short Wiki Irrepressible member of the Three Stooges comedy team. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Watch. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Moe looked for his brother; he found him with his head dropped to his chest. "Moe and Shemp Howard and Larry Fine, the originals in the Three Stooges act, compose the trio to appear here. "[1], In 1934, MGM was building Healy up as a solo comedian in feature films, and Healy dissolved the act to pursue his career. When confronted with a problem, he would grunt, slap his face, and tackle the obstacle with all the tenacity of a six-year-old child.[2]. In the terrible divorce proceedings, Marion said of Curly: "He used filthy, vile language, kept two vicious dogs, he shouted at waiters in cafes, struck and kicked me, put out cigars in the sink." Emilie Harriette Sullivan. Respectfully , I ask if your Mom mentioned to you that your Dad made a second cameo , in his retirement , with Moe, Larry and Shemp, in "malice in the palace", in 1948, playing a . 2nd Marriage to Jerome Howard on 31 Jul 1947 in California Children: Jane Cecile Howard. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Unlike his character, he was very shy and withdrawn when not on camera. He was a quiet child growing up and he rarely caused any trouble for his parents. Instead of enabling Curly to rest after his stroke, as Moe requested, studio head Harry Cohn kept Curly churning out new Three Stooges shorts. Larry Fine Original Name Louis Feinberg Birth 5 Oct 1902 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Death 24 Jan 1975 (aged 72) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map Plot Explore. Thus Curly shaved off his thick hair to acquire a funny appearance. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It was actually written into the later scripts. Howard left the room and returned minutes later with his head shaven (the mustache remained very briefly). Curly is often considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges. He was replaced in the act by older brother Shemp. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. February 19, 2023 (92 years old) Please try again later. Actor. 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