Paul Howard, the sole son of Moe Howard from The Three Stooges, passed away this week at age 91, according to an announcement from C3 Entertainment, which owns The Three Stooges license and brand. Howard resided on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at the time of his death.
Following his father’s death in 1975, Howard took on the role of preserving and promoting Moe’s legacy within the entertainment industry. He became known for providing audiences with intimate, firsthand accounts of his father’s life and career, distinguishing himself as a direct connection to the storied comedy ensemble. Throughout several decades, Howard engaged with devoted fans at various conventions and public events, recounting anecdotes and personal recollections about Moe Howard, his Uncle Shemp, and his Uncle Curly.
Howard served as narrator and participant in the nine-part documentary series Hey Moe, Hey Dad!, which premiered in 2015. The series incorporated previously unseen archival materials, accounts from family members, and contributions from the Howard, Fine, and DeRita family lineages, alongside interviews from entertainment figures such as Whoopi Goldberg and film critic Leonard Maltin. The documentary remains accessible through The Three Stooges+ YouTube channel.
Born on July 8, 1935, to Moe Howard and his wife Helen Schonberger—a relative of renowned illusionist Harry Houdini—Paul was the couple’s second child, following his sister Joan. After spending more than four decades in Rifton, New York, Howard relocated to Manhattan in his later years. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; his daughter, Jennifer; his nephew, Jeffrey; and his cousin Janie Howard Hanky, daughter of Curly Howard.
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