Moe Howard 1897 – 1975 Comedian and actor best known as the bossy, bowl-cut leader of The Three Stooges. Born June 19, 1897, in Brooklyn, New York, as Moses Horwitz, Moe became the sharp-tongued ringleader of the iconic slapstick trio alongside his brothers Curly and Shemp and longtime partner Larry Fine. His signature eye-pokes, hair-pulls, and quick temper made him one of comedy’s most recognizable figures. Over a career spanning decades of shorts and films, Moe helped define physical comedy a