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Shemp Howard

Shemp Howard

Actor · Died November 22, 1955, aged 60 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Samuel (born Shmuel) Horwitz (March 11, 1895 – November 22, 1955), known professionally as Shemp Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He is best known today for his role as the third stooge in the Three Stooges, a role he first portrayed at the beginning of the act in the early 1920s (1923–1932) while the act was still associated with Ted Healy and known as "Ted Healy and his Stooges", and again from 1946 until his death in 1955. Between his times with the Stooges, Shemp had a successful film career as a solo comedian. He was born in Manhattan, New York and raised in Brooklyn, the third-born of five Horwitz brothers, sons of Lithuanian Jewish parents. Moses - professionally known as Moe Howard - and Jerome - professionally known as Curly Howard - were his younger brothers. Throughout his career Shemp seldom stuck to the script and would liven up scenes with ad-libbed incidental dialogue or wisecracks. This became a trademark of his performances. His most notable characteristic as a Stooge was a high-pitched "bee-bee-bee-bee-bee-bee!" sound, a sort of soft screech done by inhaling. It became his signature sound. He used his somewhat homely appearance for comic effect, often mugging grotesquely or allowing his hair to fall in disarray. Shemp was married to the former Gertrude Frank, whom he wed in September 1925. The couple had one child, Morton (1926–1972). On November 22, 1955, while returning home in a taxicab following attending a boxing match with friends, Shemp, age 60, died of a sudden massive heart attack. The Three Stooges have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1560 Vine Street.

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Born
March 11, 1895
Died
November 22, 1955 (aged 60)
From
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 198 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 17% in 30 days

What are Shemp Howard's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Society
18%
Morality
15%
Self
10%
Power
8%
Survival
7%
Ideas
2%
Friendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 12 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 10 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Trickster
4 of 6
Herald
1 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
7
Absurd
6
Manic
3
Romantic
2
Thrilling
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Shemp Howard's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shemp Howard's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

198 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Three Stooges Comedy Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Stooge O-Rama: The Men Behind the Mayhem - And Even More Mayhem! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Hey Moe, Hey Dad!(2015)

    Show 24 episodes · as Shemp (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Three Stooges in 3D (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Shemp (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Three Stooges: Five of Their Greatest Shorts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special(2003)

    as Shemp (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Three Stooges Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Shemp (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Shemp (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Three Stooges - Simply Hilarious (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Shemp (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Lost Stooges (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as (archive footage)

  • Classic Comedy Teams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Shemp (archive footage)

  • Three Stooges: Greatest Routines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Shemp

  • Triple Crossed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Shemp (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Commotion on the Ocean (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp (archive footage)

  • Scheming Schemers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp (archive footage)

  • Hot Stuff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp (archive footage)

  • Rumpus in the Harem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp (archive footage)

  • For Crimin' Out Loud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp

  • Flagpole Jitters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp

  • Creeps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp / Shemp's son

  • Husbands Beware (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Prof. Shemp Howard

  • Columbia Laff Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shemp

  • Blunder Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Various Days

  • Hot Ice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Wham-Bam-Slam! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Stone Age Romeos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Gypped in the Penthouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Bedlam in Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Of Cash and Hash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Fling in the Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shemp

  • Scotched in Scotland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Shemp

  • Shot in the Frontier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Shemp

  • Knutzy Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Shemp

  • Pals and Gals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Shemp

  • Musty Musketeers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Shemp

  • Income Tax Sappy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Shemp

  • Goof on the Roof (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Bubble Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Rip, Sew and Stitch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Pardon My Backfire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Spooks! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Tricky Dicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Loose Loot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Booty and the Beast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp

  • Up in Daisy's Penthouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Shemp / Shemp Howard Sr.

  • Cuckoo on a Choo Choo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • Three Dark Horses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • Gents in a Jam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • He Cooked His Goose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • Listen Judge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • Corny Casanovas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • A Missed Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Shemp

  • Pest Man Wins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • Hula-La-La (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • The Tooth Will Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • Gold Raiders(1951)

    as Shemp

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Merry Mavericks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • Scrambled Brains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • Don't Throw That Knife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • Baby Sitters Jitters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • Three Arabian Nuts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Shemp

  • A Snitch in Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Slaphappy Sleuths (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Studio Stoops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Three Hams on Rye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Self Made Maids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp / Shempetta

  • Love at First Bite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Dopey Dicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Hugs and Mugs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Punchy Cowpunchers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Shemp

  • Jerks of All Trades (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Dunked in the Deep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Vagabond Loafers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Malice in the Palace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Hokus Pokus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Africa Screams(1949)

    as Gunner

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Fuelin' Around (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Who Done It? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • The Ghost Talks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Shemp

  • Crime on Their Hands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • Mummy's Dummies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • I'm a Monkey's Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • Heavenly Daze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • The Hot Scots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • Fiddlers Three (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • Squareheads of the Round Table (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • Pardon My Clutch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • Shivering Sherlocks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Shemp

  • All Gummed Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Shemp

  • Sing a Song of Six Pants(1947)

    as Shemp

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Brideless Groom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Shemp

  • Hold That Lion! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Shemp

  • Out West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Shemp

  • Bride and Gloom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Shemp

  • Fright Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Shemp

  • Blondie Knows Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Jim Gray

  • Society Mugs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Shemp

  • Dangerous Business (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Monk

  • One Exciting Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Marvin Lewis

  • Jiggers, My Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Woodcock 'Woody' J. Strinker

  • Mr. Noisy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Noisy

  • The Gentleman Misbehaves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Marty

  • A Hit with a Miss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Rameses - Prizefighter

  • Where the Pest Begins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Shemp Howard

  • Trouble Chasers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Shemp Howard

  • Off Again, On Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Woodcock Q. Strinker

  • Crazy Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Shemp

  • Open Season for Saps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Woodcock Q. Strinker

  • Strange Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Laundry Truck Driver

  • Moonlight and Cactus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Punchy Carter

  • Pick a Peck of Plumbers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Elmer Peabody

  • Three of a Kind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Shemp Howard

  • Crazy House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Mumbo

  • Keep 'Em Slugging (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Binky

  • It Ain't Hay(1943)

    as Umbrella Sam

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • How's About It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Alf

  • Arabian Nights(1942)

    as Sinbad

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Pittsburgh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Shorty (The Tailor)

  • Strictly in the Groove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Pops

  • Private Buckaroo(1942)

    as Sgt. 'Muggsy' Shavel

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Mississippi Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Milton Davis - Brooklyn Cab Driver

  • The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Det. Sgt. Sweeney

  • Butch Minds the Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as 'Squinty' Sweeny

  • Hellzapoppin'(1941)

    as Louie

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Three Stooges: Live and Hilarious (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Shemp

  • Hold That Ghost(1941)

    as Soda Jerk

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Too Many Blondes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Hotel Manager Ambrose Tripp

  • The Flame of New Orleans(1941)

    as Oyster Bed Cafe Waiter (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Cracked Nuts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Eddie / Ivan

  • Hit the Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Dingbat

  • San Antonio Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Benny the Bounce

  • Tight Shoes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Okay

  • In the Navy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Dizzy

  • Mr. Dynamite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as 'Abdullah'

  • Road Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Moe Parker (uncredited)

  • Meet the Chump (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Stinky Fink

  • Buck Privates(1941)

    as Chef

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Gabby

  • The Invisible Woman(1940)

    as Frankie

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Give Us Wings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Buzz Berger

  • Murder Over New York (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Shorty McCoy alias Rashid the Fakir

  • The Bank Dick(1940)

    as Joe Guelpe

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Leather Pushers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Sailor McNeill

  • Pleased to Mitt You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Pat Patrick

  • Millionaires in Prison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Professor

  • Boobs in the Woods (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Gus

  • The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Joe - a Pickpocket

  • Money Squawks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Shemp

  • Glove Slingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Pat Patrick

  • Another Thin Man(1939)

    as Wacky (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Home on the Rage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Happy

  • Not Guilty Enough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Brother-in-Law

  • Headin' East (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Windy Wylie

  • Hollywood Round-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Oscar Bush

  • Taking the Count (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • Kick Me Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • The Blonde Bomber (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • The Choke's on You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • Punch and Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • Here's Howe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • Absorbing Junior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Henry, the Husband

  • For the Love of Pete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Knobby Walsh

  • While the Cat's Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Henry

  • The Officer's Mess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Gus Doakes

  • Convention Girl(1935)

    as Dan Higgins

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • On the Wagon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Henry

  • Serves You Right (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Johnny Spivens

  • Why Pay Rent? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Henry

  • His First Flame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Smokey Moe

  • A Peach of a Pair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Butler

  • Dizzy & Daffy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Lefty Howard

  • So You Won't T-T-T-Talk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Henry

  • Smoked Hams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Henry Howard

  • Daredevil O'Dare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Butch

  • My Mummy's Arms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Kenneth

  • Art Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Short Painter

  • I Scream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Moran's Henchman

  • Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Songwriters' Representative

  • The Three Stooges (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Show 190 episodes · as Shemp

  • Corn on the Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Reginald / Reggie

  • Pure Feud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Clem McCarthy

  • Very Close Veins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Sourdough

  • Everybody Likes Music (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Shemp Howard

  • Pugs and Kisses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Dopey Traynor

  • The Knife of the Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Shemp Howard

  • Mushrooms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Thorndike

  • The Wrong, Wrong Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Piano Mover

  • Henry the Ache (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Artie - One of King Henry's Lackeys

  • Howd' Ya Like That? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Sailor

  • Here Comes Flossie! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Ezry

  • In the Dough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Bugs

  • Gobs of Fun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Club patron

  • Paul Revere, Jr. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Attendant

  • Close Relations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as One of the Moles

  • Salt Water Daffy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Wilbur the Kleptomaniac

  • Soup to Nuts(1930)

    as Fireman

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Spring Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Actor

  • The Three Stooges + Comedy Gold Standard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Shemp

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 198 titles, 197 of them dated from 1919 to 2024.

Highest rated

Hold That Ghost (1941)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

Arabian Nights (1942)

Film career

  • 1939Screen debut· Another Thin Man
  • 1949First top-billed film· Malice in the Palace
  • 1949Career best· Malice in the Palace

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting198 of 198: 198 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61st

By decade

1910s1 · acting1930s48 · acting1940s78 · acting1950s58 · acting1960s1 · acting1980s1 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s5 · acting2010s2 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 8% of 12 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Shemp Howard's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th7

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 17 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Convention Girl (1935)

63rd percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hey Moe, Hey Dad! (2015)

Midcredits 92nd · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Shemp Howard work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shemp Howard's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Larry Fine shares the most, 4.

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