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Emil Sitka

Emil Sitka

Actor · Died January 16, 1998, aged 83 · Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Emil Sitka (December 22, 1914 – January 16, 1998) was a veteran American actor, who appeared in hundreds of movies, short films, and television shows, and is best known for his numerous appearances with The Three Stooges and he was the unofficial "last Stooge", since he was tapped to be the new middle Stooge when Larry Fine suffered a stroke in 1970. He is one of only two actors to have worked with all six Stooges (Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Joe Besser, Joe DeRita) on film in the various incarnations of the group (Harold Brauer, a recurring villain who appeared in three 1940s shorts, was the other).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 22, 1914
Died
January 16, 1998 (aged 83)
From
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
20 on MovieCove · 95 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 37% in 30 days

What are Emil Sitka's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Self
34%
Power
16%
Society
11%
Survival
5%
Identity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

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

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 6

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
5
Joyful
4
Tense
1
Warm
1
Manic
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • 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 Emil Sitka's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Emil Sitka'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

95 credits, 20 with a MovieCove page.

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

    as Actor (archive footage) (uncredited)

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

    as (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Pulp Fiction(1994)

    as Hold Hands You Lovebirds (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Nutt House(1992)

    as Geeves

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Intruder(1989)

    as Mr. Abernathy

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Crimewave(1985)

    as Colonel Rodgers

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Watermelon Man(1970)

    as Delivery Man

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Who's Minding the Mint?(1967)

    as Janitor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • The Outlaws Is Coming(1964)

    as Mr. Abernathy / Witch doctor / Cavalry colonel

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Valentine's Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Delivery Man

  • The Rogues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Man

  • The Three Stooges Scrapbook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Prof. Dolottle

  • The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Butler (uncredited)

  • 13 Frightened Girls(1963)

    as Ludwig (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • The Three Stooges in Orbit(1962)

    as Professor Danforth

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Three Stooges Meet Hercules(1962)

    as Shepherd / Refreshment Man

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Who Was That Lady?(1960)

    as Man with Flower Pot · as Man with Flower Pot (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Clutch Cargo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Flying Saucer Daffy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Mr. Barton - President of 'Facts and Figures' Magazine

  • Behind Closed Doors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Pies and Guys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Quiz Whizz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as J.J. Figby

  • Outer Space Jitters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Professor Jones

  • Horsing Around (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Circus Attendant

  • Space Ship Sappy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Liar Club's MC

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

    as Smitty

  • The White Squaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

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

    as Mr. Norfleet

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

    as (archive footage)

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

    as Councilman Goodrich

  • The Man Called X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

  • The Adventures of Spin and Marty(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe's Father

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Highway Patrol(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • My Sister Eileen(1955)

    as Bit Welder (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Jail Busters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Prison Mugshot Photographer

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

    as B. Bopper

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

    as Charlie

  • Blackboard Jungle(1955)

    as Father (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Three for the Show(1955)

    as Taxi Driver #1 (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • G.I. Dood It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Private (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • Carolina Cannonball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Technician

  • Kids Will Be Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Dog Show Judge

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

    as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

  • Jungle Gents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Helpful Riverboat Crewman

  • Waterfront (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Vince

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

    as Amos Flint

  • Spies and Guys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Enemy Commander (uncredited)

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

    as Atty. Poole (archive footage)

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

    as Bogus Plumbing Inspector

  • Strop, Look and Listen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Mike-Drunk Party Guest

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

    as Uncle Phinneas

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

    as The Chef

  • Heebie Gee-Gees (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Tout

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

    as Meadows

  • The Champs Step Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Professor Bentley

  • The Sea Hornet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Waiter

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

    as Mr. Baines

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

    as Italian Chef (uncredited)

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

    as Mort (uncredited)

  • Newlyweds Take a Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Dr. Wagner

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

    as Doctor

  • Gasoline Alley(1951)

    as Martini (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

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

    as Emil, a Customer

  • The Fuller Brush Girl(1950)

    as Man Stomping on Hair Folicle (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

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

    as B.K. Doaks

  • Texas Dynamo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Turkey

  • Rock Island Trail(1950)

    as Railroad Fireman in Bar

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Good Humor Man(1950)

    as Street Cleaner (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Dizzy Yardbird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Private

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

    as Clerk (uncredited)

  • His Baiting Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Harry's Boss

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

    Actor

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

    as Mr. Pennyfeather

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

    Actor

  • Microspook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

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

    as Prof. Sneed

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

    as Mr. Goodrich

  • Radio Riot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Billie Gets Her Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Wilbur Nixon

  • The Sheepish Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Jitter Bughouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Mr. Lark

  • Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Photographer

  • Radio Romeo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

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

    as Amos Flint

  • Wife to Spare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as (Uncredited)

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

    as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

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

    as Attorney

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

    as Cab Driver (uncredited)

  • The Good Bad Egg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Joe's Friend (uncredited)

  • Half-Wits Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Sapington (uncredited)

  • So's Your Antenna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • Pardon My Terror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Mr. Dugan (uncredited)

  • Ain't Love Cuckoo? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as 2nd Bellhop

  • Hiss and Yell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Drunken Gardener (uncredited)

Career shape

Star power in the 82nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 95 titles from 1946 to 2001; peak year 1989.

Highest rated

Watermelon Man (1970)

Midcredits 70th

Most popular right now

The Nutt House (1992)

Film career

19462001

Peak 1989 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1947Screen debut· Brideless Groom
  • 1989Career best· Intruder

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting95 of 95: 95 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rd

By decade

1940s22 · acting1950s56 · acting1960s10 · acting1970s1 · acting1980s2 · acting1990s2 · acting2000s2 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 0% of 8 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 Emil Sitka's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 18; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 39th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

The Nutt House (1992)

83rd percentile spread · 66% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 35. 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 Emil Sitka work with?

People who share at least 2 of Emil Sitka's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Elwood Ullman shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors