Paul Howard, Son of Moe Howard, Dies at 91
Paul Howard, son of Three Stooges performer Moe Howard, has died at age 91, according to a family statement.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Comedy
Paul Howard, son of Three Stooges performer Moe Howard, died at age 91. His family announced his death on the Three Stooges official Instagram page.
Why it matters
Howard was connected to one of the most widely seen comedy acts in American television history. His death marks the loss of a direct family link to the troupe's leader.
Paul Howard died at age 91, and the Three Stooges appeared in 190 film shorts commissioned by Columbia Pictures. A Three Stooges film has aired on American television every year since 1958, while the cause and exact date of death were not disclosed.
The players
Paul Howard
Paul Howard was the son of Three Stooges leader Moe Howard and directed the docuseries Hey Moe, Hey Dad!.
Moe Howard
Moe Howard was the leader of the Three Stooges comedy troupe from the 1930s to the 1950s and a central figure in classic American slapstick comedy.
Three Stooges
The Three Stooges were a slapstick comedy act whose short films for Columbia Pictures remain staples of television broadcasting.
The details
Howard's niece, Tessa Maurer, shared an excerpt from Joan Howard Maurer's book Growing Up Stooge. Howard directed and hosted the nine-part docuseries Hey Moe, Hey Dad! in 2015, and he is survived by his wife and his daughter, Jennifer.
Timeline
1934: Moe Howard learned his wife was pregnant with Paul.
1930s to 1950s: Moe Howard performed as leader of the Three Stooges.
1958: Three Stooges films began airing on American television yearly.
2015: Paul Howard directed and hosted the Hey Moe, Hey Dad! docuseries.
November 7, 2026: Paul Howard's death was reported.
Legacy Context
The Three Stooges' films have aired on American television every year since 1958, keeping the act in continuous circulation for nearly seven decades. Paul Howard's death comes as the family's connection to the troupe's original era continues to be remembered through that ongoing broadcast presence.
The Three Stooges' short films continue to be broadcast on American television each year, so viewers can still watch the troupe's work through regular TV scheduling. Hey Moe, Hey Dad! is available as a nine-part docuseries for those interested in Paul Howard's own work on the family legacy.
The takeaway
Classic comedy acts often stay in public view for decades through repeated broadcasts, keeping their creators' families connected to their legacy. Viewers interested in the Three Stooges' history can find related material through regular television listings and family-produced documentaries.
Further reading
Explore more Comedy coverage for background on the Three Stooges and classic slapstick.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EXPRESS.
