Moe Howard

American comedian and actor (1897–1975)
Person human Q1281212
Moe Howard
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Moe Howard

Summary

Moe Howard is a human[1]. He was born in Bensonhurst[2]. He was born on June 19, 1897[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on May 4, 1975[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and voice actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,328 views/month, #5,973 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bensonhurst[2], Moe Howard…
  • Moe Howard died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Moe Howard was born on June 19, 1897[3].
  • Moe Howard died on May 4, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
  • Moe Howard's father was Solomon Horwitz[13].
  • A child of Moe Howard was Joan Howard Maurer[14].
  • Moe Howard held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Moe Howard's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Moe Howard worked as a television actor[7].
  • Moe Howard's professions included film actor[8].
  • Moe Howard's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Moe Howard's professions included voice actor[10].
  • Moe Howard's professions included comedian[16].
  • Moe Howard was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[17].
  • Moe Howard's religion is recorded as Judaism[18].
  • Moe Howard is recorded as male[19].
  • Moe Howard's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Moe Howard is part of The Three Stooges[21].
  • Moe Howard's Commons category is recorded as Moe Howard[22].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[23].
  • Moe Howard's family name is recorded as Howard[24].
  • Moe Howard's given name is recorded as Moe[25].
  • Moe Howard's pseudonym is recorded as Moe Howard[26].
  • Moe Howard's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Moe Howard was born in Bensonhurst[2]. He was born on June 19, 1897[3]. His father was Solomon Horwitz[13].

Education

Moe Howard's education included a stint at Erasmus Hall High School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], voice actor[10], and comedian[16].

Personal Life

A child of Moe Howard was Joan Howard Maurer[14]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[18].

Death and Burial

Moe Howard died on May 4, 1975[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[23]. Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Moe Howard include 30439 Moe[28], an asteroid[29].

Why It Matters

Moe Howard ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,328 views/month, #5,973 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include 30439 Moe[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was Moe Howard born?

Born in Bensonhurst[2], Moe Howard…

Where did Moe Howard die?

Moe Howard died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Moe Howard's parents?

Moe Howard's father was Solomon Horwitz[13].

What did Moe Howard do for work?

Moe Howard worked as stage actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and voice actor[10].

Where did Moe Howard go to school?

Moe Howard was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Solomon Horwitz
    Manner of death natural causes
    Religion or worldview Judaism
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