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
- The Millionaire (1955) as Chester Pips
- Scooby's All-Stars (1977) Cast
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Stinky Davis
- December Bride (1954) Cast
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Babu (voice)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Mothers-in-Law (1967) as Bandleader
- The Joey Bishop Show (1961) as Mr. Jillson
- The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) as Hermes
- My World and Welcome to It (1969) Cast
- That's Life (1968) Cast
- Let's Make Love (1960) as Charlie Lamont
- The Alvin Show (1961) Cast
- Yogi's Space Race (1978) Cast
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Manager
- The Oddball Couple (1975) Cast
- Jeannie (1973) Cast
- The Errand Boy (1961) as Man Watching Rushes
- The Houndcats (1972) Cast
- The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad! (2015) as Joe
- Say One for Me (1959) as Joe Greb
- The Helen Morgan Story (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Woman in Hiding (1950) as Salesman with Drum
- The Monk (1969) as Herbie
- Hour Glass (1946) Cast
- Africa Screams (1949) as Harry
- Savage Intruder (1970) as Bus Driver
- Sins of Jezebel (1953) as Yonkel
- Which Way to the Front? (1970) as Dock Master
- The Story on Page One (1959) as Gallagher (uncredited)
- The Desert Hawk (1950) as Prince Sinbad
- Classic Comedy Teams (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Headline Hunters (1955) as Coroner
- I, the Jury (1953) as Pete, Elevator Operator
- Hand of Death (1962) as Service station attendant
- Galaxy Goof-Ups (1978) as Scare Bear (voice)
- The Rookie (1959) as Soldier
- Eadie Was a Lady (1945) as Professor Diogenes Dingle
- Outside the Wall (1950) as The Cook (uncredited)
- Horsing Around (1957) as Joe
- Talk About a Lady (1946) as Roly Q. Entwhistle
- Hey, Rookie (1944) as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer
- Mad at the World (1955) as Gas Station Attendant
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) as Hunter (uncredited)
- Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959) as Andy Heather
- Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special (2003) as Curly-Joe (archive footage)
- It's a Dog's Life (1955) as Dog Catcher (uncredited)
- Hot Steel (1940) as Siggie Landers
- Quiz Whizz (1958) as Himself
- Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) as Sharkey Dolan
- Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey (1950) as Carlton
- Hook a Crook (1955) as Joe Besser
- Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Guns a Poppin! (1957) as Joe
- The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! (1997) as (archive footage)
- Oil's Well That Ends Well (1958) as Joe
- The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter (2001) Cast
- Space Ship Sappy (1957) as Joe
- Army Daze (1956) as Pvt. Joe Besser
- My Smurfy Valentine (1983) as Cupid (voice)
- Columbia Laff Hour (1956) as Joe (archive footage)
- Pies and Guys (1958) as Joe
- Waiting in the Lurch (1949) as Eric Loudermilk Potts
- Triple Crossed (1959) as Joe
- Dizzy Yardbird (1950) as Pvt. Rodney Marblehead
- Spies and Guys (1953) as Pvt. Joe Besser
- Fifi Blows Her Top (1958) as Joe Besser
- Fraidy Cat (1951) as Joe Besser
- 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
- The Three Stooges Story (2001) as Joe
- Rusty Romeos (1957) as Joe
- Caught on the Bounce (1952) as Joe
- Outer Space Jitters (1957) as Joe / Joe's Son
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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), Say One for Me (1959), The Helen Morgan Story (1957), Woman in Hiding (1950).
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), The Millionaire (1955).
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