Joe Cobb

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

97

Gender

Male

Birthday

1916-11-07

Day of death

2002-05-21 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA

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.

Known For

  • A Yank at Oxford

    A Yank at Oxford

  • Barnum & Ringling, Inc.

    Barnum & Ringling, Inc.

  • Seeing the World

    Seeing the World

  • A Pleasant Journey

    A Pleasant Journey

  • Ten Years Old

    Ten Years Old

  • The Fourth Alarm

    The Fourth Alarm

  • Jubilo, Jr.

    Jubilo, Jr.

  • The Big Town

    The Big Town

  • Yale vs. Harvard

    Yale vs. Harvard

  • The Smile Wins

    The Smile Wins

  • Lodge Night

    Lodge Night

  • Official Officers

    Official Officers

  • The Buccaneers

    The Buccaneers

  • Back Stage

    Back Stage

  • Thundering Fleas

    Thundering Fleas

  • Bouncing Babies

    Bouncing Babies

  • Rainy Days

    Rainy Days

  • Circus Fever

    Circus Fever

  • The 'Fraidy Cat

    The 'Fraidy Cat

  • Young Oldfield

    Young Oldfield

  • Saturday's Lesson

    Saturday's Lesson

  • Cradle Robbers

    Cradle Robbers

  • Growing Pains

    Growing Pains

  • 45 Minutes from Hollywood

    45 Minutes from Hollywood

  • Sunday Calm

    Sunday Calm

  • Fast Freight

    Fast Freight

  • The Love Bug

    The Love Bug

  • Fast Company

    Fast Company

  • War Feathers

    War Feathers

  • Dogs of War!

    Dogs of War!

  • The Sun Down Limited

    The Sun Down Limited

  • The Old Wallop

    The Old Wallop

  • The Glorious Fourth

    The Glorious Fourth

  • Playin' Hookey

    Playin' Hookey

  • Big Business

    Big Business

  • Wiggle Your Ears

    Wiggle Your Ears

  • Love My Dog

    Love My Dog

  • Seein' Things

    Seein' Things

  • The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1

    The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1

  • Shootin' Injuns

    Shootin' Injuns

  • The Our Gang Story

    The Our Gang Story

  • The Big Show

    The Big Show

  • Monkey Business

    Monkey Business

  • Accidental Accidents

    Accidental Accidents

  • Noisy Noises

    Noisy Noises

  • One Wild Ride

    One Wild Ride

  • It's a Bear

    It's a Bear

  • Fish Hooky

    Fish Hooky

  • Olympic Games

    Olympic Games

  • July Days

    July Days

  • Going Hollywood: The '30s

    Going Hollywood: The '30s

  • Lazy Days

    Lazy Days

  • Reunion in Rhythm

    Reunion in Rhythm

  • Stage Fright

    Stage Fright

  • Small Talk

    Small Talk

  • Fair and Muddy

    Fair and Muddy

  • Commencement Day

    Commencement Day

  • Where Did You Get That Girl?

    Where Did You Get That Girl?

  • Election Day

    Election Day

  • Boys to Board

    Boys to Board

  • Uncle Tom's Uncle

    Uncle Tom's Uncle

  • Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves

  • Derby Day

    Derby Day

  • Telling Whoppers

    Telling Whoppers

  • Our Gang - Comedy Festival

    Our Gang - Comedy Festival

  • Your Own Back Yard

    Your Own Back Yard

  • Girl Shy

    Girl Shy

  • Crazy House

    Crazy House

  • Dog Days

    Dog Days

  • Boys Will Be Joys

    Boys Will Be Joys

  • A Tough Winter

    A Tough Winter

  • Shivering Spooks

    Shivering Spooks

  • Good Cheer

    Good Cheer

  • Tired Business Men

    Tired Business Men

  • Chicken Feed

    Chicken Feed

  • Better Movies

    Better Movies

  • The Spanking Age

    The Spanking Age

  • Heebee Jeebees

    Heebee Jeebees

  • Baby Clothes

    Baby Clothes

  • The Ol' Gray Hoss

    The Ol' Gray Hoss

  • Pay As You Exit

    Pay As You Exit

  • School Begins

    School Begins

  • Buried Treasure

    Buried Treasure

  • Classic Comedy Teams

    Classic Comedy Teams

  • The Mysterious Mystery!

    The Mysterious Mystery!

  • The Holy Terror

    The Holy Terror

  • Little Mother

    Little Mother

  • Tire Trouble

    Tire Trouble

  • Baby Brother

    Baby Brother

  • Bring Home the Turkey

    Bring Home the Turkey

  • Dog Heaven

    Dog Heaven

  • Edison, Marconi & Co.

    Edison, Marconi & Co.

  • Our Gang At Home

    Our Gang At Home

  • Railroadin'

    Railroadin'

  • Cat, Dog & Co.

    Cat, Dog & Co.

  • Mary, Queen of Tots

    Mary, Queen of Tots

  • Spook Spoofing

    Spook Spoofing