Who Is Curly? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Curly is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of Jerome Lester Horwitz, with over 74 comic issue appearances. The second Third Stooge, from 1932 until 1946. The younger brother of Moe and Shemp Howard.

Who is Curly?

Left to right - Moe, Larry & Curly American comedian Jerome Lester Horwitz was better known as Curly Howard. His full Hebrew name was Yehudah Lev ben Shlomo Natan ha Levi. He became famous thanks to the Three Stooges along with his brothers Moe Howard and Shemp Howard , and actor Larry Fine . He shaved his head and mustache because comedian Ted Healy thought he wasn't funny like that. That's when Moe gave him the name of Curly. After divorcing his first wife, he started to gain weight and think that women didn't like him because of his shaved head, but he went on to marry another 3 times. His famous expressions were "Nyuk-nyuk-nyuk", "Woo-woo-woo" and "N'gyahh-ahhh-ahhh! ". Sometimes he barked as a dog, sound effects were also used for him.

Key facts

Curly is of human origin and first appeared in "A Hollywood Laugh Riot". The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 74 recorded issue appearances, Curly ranks among the most featured characters in comics.