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Moe Howard: Biography, Facts and Career

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Moe Howard (born Moses Harry Horwitz; June 19, 1897 – May 4, 1975) was an American comedian and actor. He is best known as the leader and straight man of The Three Stooges, the farce comedy team who starred in motion pictures, short films, and television for four decades. The group started out as Ted Healy and His Stooges, an act that toured the vaudeville circuit. Moe's distinctive hairstyle came about when he was a boy and cut off his curls with a pair of scissors, producing an irregular shape approximating a bowl cut.

Quick facts about Moe Howard

  • Full name: Moe Howard
  • Born: 1897-06-19
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q1281212

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Who is Moe Howard?

Moe Howard (born Moses Harry Horwitz; June 19, 1897 – May 4, 1975) was an American comedian and actor.

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Moe Howard is United States.

When was Moe Howard born?

Moe Howard was born on 1897-06-19.

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