Joe Cobb
Acting
- Born:
- 1916-11-07
- Died:
- 2002-05-21
- Place of birth:
- Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
Biography
Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Cobb auditioned for producer Hal Roach's comedy series at the age of five. He appeared in 86 Our Gang episodes during seven years, and had three guest appearances in the serial in the 1930s. His first Our Gang short was The Big Show. Cobb appeared in the Our Gang series' last silent film, Saturday's Lesson, and its first talking short, Small Talk. He was a recognizable character, with chubby cheeks and a trademark beanie cap. Some sources indicate that his final film with the Gang was Bouncing Babies; however, he does not appear onscreen in that short. His last film as a regular cast member was the previous entry Lazy Days, but he would also return for cameos in three more shorts over the years: Fish Hooky, Pay as You Exit, and Reunion in Rhythm. After his acting career ended in the early 1940s, Cobb became an assembler for North American Aviation, a division of Rockwell International. He retired in 1981. Cobb died of natural causes on May 21, 2002.
Known For
Filmography
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
The Our Gang Story
Classic Comedy Teams
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Where Did You Get That Girl?
A Yank at Oxford
Reunion in Rhythm
Pay As You Exit
Fish Hooky
Saturday's Lesson
Bouncing Babies
Cat, Dog & Co.
Boxing Gloves
Lazy Days
Railroadin'
Little Mother
Small Talk
Wiggle Your Ears
The Holy Terror
Noisy Noises
Election Day
Fast Freight
The Spanking Age
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Growing Pains
School Begins
Crazy House
Fair and Muddy
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Edison, Marconi & Co.
The Smile Wins
Rainy Days
Spook Spoofing
Playin' Hookey
Dog Heaven
Heebee Jeebees
Chicken Feed
The Old Wallop
Yale vs. Harvard
Olympic Games
Baby Brother
The Glorious Fourth
Tired Business Men
Love My Dog
Ten Years Old
Seeing the World
Bring Home the Turkey
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Telling Whoppers
War Feathers
The Fourth Alarm
Shivering Spooks
Thundering Fleas
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Baby Clothes
Monkey Business
Buried Treasure
Good Cheer
One Wild Ride
Better Movies
Your Own Back Yard
Mary, Queen of Tots
Boys Will Be Joys
Official Officers
Shootin' Injuns
The Love Bug
Dog Days
Circus Fever
The Big Town
Our Gang At Home
The Mysterious Mystery!
Fast Company
Accidental Accidents
The Sun Down Limited
It's a Bear
Jubilo, Jr.
Young Oldfield
Cradle Robbers
Commencement Day
Girl Shy
Seein' Things
The 'Fraidy Cat
The Buccaneers
Big Business
Tire Trouble
Sunday Calm
Derby Day
Stage Fright
July Days
Lodge Night
Dogs of War!
Back Stage
Boys to Board
A Pleasant Journey
The Big Show
A Tough Winter