Date of Birth
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25-December-1893
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Place of Birth
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New York City
(New York, United States of America, Area code 917)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Joe Basil, Joe Baisel, Joe Simburg
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Profession
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Screenwriter, Film Producer, Actor, Film Director, Soldier, Comedian, Stunt Double, Writer
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Joe Rock was an American movie producer, director, actor. and screenwriter best remembered today for producing a series of 12 two reel comedies starring Stan Laurel in the 1920s.
After infantry service in World War I, Rock began his film career as a comedian in silent films working under his real name "Joe Simburg" — he had a broad grin and protruding ears, which gave him a comical appearance – but soon found greater success as a producer.
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