Where to watch Joe Besser in the UK
Find every Joe Besser film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
Joe Besser (born Jessel Besser, August 12, 1907 – March 1, 1988) was an American actor, comedian, and musician, known for his impish humor and wimpy characters. He is best known for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1957–59. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the bratty man-child in The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the maintenance man in The Joey Bishop The zany comedy team of Olsen and Johnson, whose Broadway revues were fast-paced collections of songs and blackouts, hired Joe Besser. His noisy intrusions were perfect f…
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- Love, American Style (1969) as Tony
- Batman (1966) as Penguin Supporter (uncredited)
- That Girl (1966) Cast
- The Gene Autry Show (1950) Cast
- December Bride (1954) Cast
- The Millionaire (1955) as Chester Pips
- Scooby's All-Stars (1977) Cast
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Stinky Davis
- The Mothers-in-Law (1967) as Joe
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Babu (voice)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Joey Bishop Show (1961) as Mr. Jillson
- The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) as Hermes
- My World and Welcome to It (1969) Cast
- The Alvin Show (1961) Cast
- Let's Make Love (1960) as Charlie Lamont
- That's Life (1968) Cast
- Yogi's Space Race (1978) Cast
- The Errand Boy (1961) as Man Watching Rushes
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Manager
- The Oddball Couple (1975) Cast
- Jeannie (1973) Cast
- Woman in Hiding (1950) as Salesman with Drum
- The Helen Morgan Story (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
- The Monk (1969) as Herbie
- Say One for Me (1959) as Joe Greb
- Africa Screams (1949) as Harry
- The Houndcats (1972) Cast
- Hour Glass (1946) Cast
- The Rookie (1959) as Soldier
- Hand of Death (1962) as Service station attendant
- The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad! (2015) as Joe
- Classic Comedy Teams (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Mad at the World (1955) as Gas Station Attendant
- Savage Intruder (1970) as Bus Driver
- Which Way to the Front? (1970) as Dock Master
- The Story on Page One (1959) as Gallagher (uncredited)
- Galaxy Goof-Ups (1978) as Scare Bear (voice)
- The Desert Hawk (1950) as Prince Sinbad
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) as Hunter (uncredited)
- Eadie Was a Lady (1945) as Professor Diogenes Dingle
- I, the Jury (1953) as Pete, Elevator Operator
- Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special (2003) as Curly-Joe (archive footage)
- Headline Hunters (1955) as Coroner
- Sins of Jezebel (1953) as Yonkel
- Talk About a Lady (1946) as Roly Q. Entwhistle
- Oil's Well That Ends Well (1958) as Joe
- Horsing Around (1957) as Joe
- Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959) as Andy Heather
- The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter (2001) Cast
- Hot Steel (1940) as Siggie Landers
- Outside the Wall (1950) as The Cook (uncredited)
- Space Ship Sappy (1957) as Joe
- Hey, Rookie (1944) as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer
- Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Army Daze (1956) as Pvt. Joe Besser
- The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! (1997) as (archive footage)
- Quiz Whizz (1958) as Himself
- Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey (1950) as Carlton
- It's a Dog's Life (1955) as Dog Catcher (uncredited)
- Triple Crossed (1959) as Joe
- Columbia Laff Hour (1956) as Joe (archive footage)
- Spies and Guys (1953) as Pvt. Joe Besser
- Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) as Sharkey Dolan
- Pies and Guys (1958) as Joe
- Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Dizzy Yardbird (1950) as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
- Sappy Bull Fighters (1959) as Joe
- Guns a Poppin! (1957) as Joe
- The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? (2011) as Stinky (archive footage)
- The Three Stooges Story (2001) as Joe
- Fraidy Cat (1951) as Joe Besser
- My Smurfy Valentine (1983) as Cupid (voice)
- Rusty Romeos (1957) as Joe
- Outer Space Jitters (1957) as Joe / Joe's Son
- Hoofs and Goofs (1957) as Joe
- G.I. Dood It (1955) as Pvt. Joe Marblehead / Homer the Dog (voice)
- Sweet and Hot (1958) as Joe
- Flying Saucer Daffy (1958) as Joe
- Two-Gun Lady (1955) as Doc McGinnis
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Where can I watch Joe Besser films in the UK?
Joe Besser's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Joe Besser's most popular films?
Most-watched Joe Besser films currently: Let's Make Love (1960), The Errand Boy (1961), Woman in Hiding (1950), The Helen Morgan Story (1957), The Monk (1969).
What TV shows has Joe Besser appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Love, American Style (1969), Batman (1966), That Girl (1966), The Gene Autry Show (1950), December Bride (1954).
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