Larry Fine - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 05, 1902 |
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| Died | January 24, 1975 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Larry Fine's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being a core member of The Three Stooges comedy act and starring in numerous short films and features alongside Moe Howard and Curly Howard. |
Intro
Larry Fine was an American actor, comedian, violinist, and boxer best known as a member of the iconic comedy team The Three Stooges. He played the character 'Larry' in countless slapstick short films, helping to define the troupe's distinctive comedic style during the mid-20th century.
Early Life & Background
Born Louis Feinberg in Philadelphia, Larry Fine began studying the violin as a child, which remained a life-long passion. His parents ran a watch repair and jewelry shop, and after an accidental acid burn to his arm as a child, he pursued violin as a form of therapy. He started his career in vaudeville, performing as a violinist and comedian, and eventually joined with Moe Howard and Shemp Howard (later Curly Howard) to form The Three Stooges.
Career Highlights
- Member of The Three Stooges comedy team from 1928 to 1970
- Starring in approximately 190 comedic shorts for Columbia Pictures
- Known for classic shorts such as 'Disorder in the Court', 'Malice in the Palace', and 'A Plumbing We Will Go'
- Frequently played the hapless 'middle Stooge' between Moe and Curly (or Shemp, Joe, Curly Joe)
Trivia
- Larry was an accomplished violinist and often showcased his musical abilities in Three Stooges films.
- He suffered a stroke in 1970, which effectively ended his career.
- Larry Fine's distinctive frizzy hair became one of his trademarks and was a result of his use of hanging hair dryers during his youth.
- His legal name was Louis Feinberg.
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Larry Fine was born the 5 October 1902.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About October 5th, 1902, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 5th, 1902 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home? by Silas Leachman
- Popular movie: Snow White directed by
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