Grave Hunter Joe Besser D.O.B.: August 12, 1907 (St. Louis, MO) D.O.D.: March 1, 1988 (Los Angeles, CA) Cause of Death: Natural Causes Location: Forest Lawn Glendale; Dedication; Block 4404; #2A Biographical Notes: Joe Besser, who replaced Shemp Howard as the third Stooge in 1956. Besser made frequent appearances on The Jack Benny Show, The Fred Allen Show, and The Eddie Cantor Show. Appeared In: "The Three Stooges" Additional Resources: Search the Internet Movie Database for Joe Besser Is Besser in YOUR family tree? Find out by visiting Surname Finder