The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid-20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Their hallmark was physical slapstick comedy...
Shemp was the original third stooge when the Three stooges were a live act. He left to be in the movies, and he can be seen in a few Abbott & Costello films. He was replaced by Curly, brother to...
There were a total of six stooges, only three at a time, and Curly seems to have made the greatest impression, although I think Shemp deserves more recognition than he usually gets.