Shemp Howard
American comedian and actor (1895–1955)
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Summary
Shemp Howard was born on March 11, 1895[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on November 22, 1955[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,984 views/month, #5,085 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Home of Peace Cemetery[11]
- Father: Solomon Horwitz[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Member of: The Three Stooges[14]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Shemp Howard[17]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[18]
- Family name: Horwitz[19]
- Given name: Samuel[20]
- Pseudonym: Shemp Howard[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Birth name: Samuel Horwitz[23]
- Start of work period: 1923[24]
- Sibling: Moe Howard[25], Curly Howard[26]
Why It Matters
Shemp Howard has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Shemp Howard born?
Shemp Howard was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Shemp Howard die?
Shemp Howard died in Hollywood[4].
Who were Shemp Howard's parents?
Shemp Howard's father was Solomon Horwitz[12].
What did Shemp Howard do for work?
Shemp Howard worked as a stage actor[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], and actor[9].