The Three Stooges - Curly Howard Commemorative Coin

Jerome "Curly " Howard joined the outrageous comedy trio, The Three Stooges, after his brother Shemp left the team. An untrained actor - but natural comedian - Curly was an original and inspired performer. The rotund, bare-headed funnyman was beloved for his childlike mannerisms and natural comedic charm, making him a hit with audiences, particularly children. The real-life brother of Stooge-mateMoe Howard, Curly was often on the receiving end of a hilarious whack, eye gouge, or wellplaced brick to the head. At the height of their fame, Curly was undeniably the most popular of The Three Stooges. For more than 80 years, the Three Stooges have been bringing joy and laughter to generations of audiences all over the world with their unique brand of pie throwing, eye-poking, head-bonking comedy. As masters of mirth, merriment, and mayhem, the Three Stooges turned slapstick into an art form - establishing themselves as true comedy icons and a quintessential aspect of American society - and their antics continue to entertain millions today. The most successful and beloved comedy trio of all-time made their debut film feature Soup to Nuts in 1930. And for the next 40 years, they enthralled moviegoers with their unusual brand of slapstick comedic mayhem and off-the-wall verbal antics. As a team, they made over 200 appearances in short films and full-length feature films, plus many television appearances. During their heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, The Three Stooges - including the beloved Curly - were the kings of the comedy short. Their particular brand of comedy is as timeless and funny now as when it was first shown to theater-going patrons of the Depression Era.