Joe Cobb
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
97
Gender
Male
Birthday
1916-11-07
Place of Birth
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
Also Known As
Joe Frank Cobb
Known For
Fish Hooky
The Holy Terror
Bouncing Babies
Your Own Back Yard
The Our Gang Story
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Young Oldfield
Accidental Accidents
The Big Show
A Pleasant Journey
Boys to Board
Stage Fright
Back Stage
Lodge Night
Derby Day
Commencement Day
Tire Trouble
Sunday Calm
Seein' Things
Cradle Robbers
Fast Company
Circus Fever
The Mysterious Mystery!
The Big Town
The Love Bug
Official Officers
Mary, Queen of Tots
One Wild Ride
Baby Clothes
Better Movies
Uncle Tom's Uncle
War Feathers
Shivering Spooks
Yale vs. Harvard
The Smile Wins
The Old Wallop
Heebee Jeebees
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Fair and Muddy
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Crazy House
Growing Pains
A Yank at Oxford
Boxing Gloves
Lazy Days
Railroadin'
Small Talk
Seeing the World
Baby Brother
The Glorious Fourth
The Spanking Age
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Little Mother
Election Day
Cat, Dog & Co.
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Dogs of War!
Tired Business Men
Rainy Days
Olympic Games
Jubilo, Jr.
Boys Will Be Joys
Monkey Business
Saturday's Lesson
Love My Dog
Thundering Fleas
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Our Gang At Home
The 'Fraidy Cat
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Telling Whoppers
Ten Years Old
Playin' Hookey
Chicken Feed
Fast Freight
Noisy Noises
Dog Days
School Begins
July Days
Big Business
The Fourth Alarm
The Sun Down Limited
Spook Spoofing
Pay As You Exit
Shootin' Injuns
Bring Home the Turkey
Where Did You Get That Girl?
It's a Bear
Girl Shy
Good Cheer
Buried Treasure
Reunion in Rhythm
The Buccaneers
A Tough Winter
Wiggle Your Ears
Dog Heaven
Classic Comedy Teams