Harriette Tarler (November 4, 1920November 18, 2001) was an American film actress. Born in

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, Tarler appeared in over 15 films between

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Career

Tarler is best known for her prominent work in many late

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shorts. In particular, she made her mark in the films featuring

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as the third Stooge. She appeared in eight of the 16 shorts with Besser, and starred in all three of the science fiction comedies ('' Space Ship Sappy'', '' Outer Space Jitters'' and ''

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'').Capello, Bill. ''The Three Stooges Journal'' #117 (2006) p. 18 Perhaps Tarler's most memorable role was in '' Hoofs and Goofs'', where she played the dual role of Mr. Dinklespiel's (

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) daughter, and also provided the voice of Joe Besser's reincarnated sister Birdie. Tarler again provided Birdie's voice in the

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'' Horsing Around''. Other films include '' Commotion on the Ocean'', '' Rumpus in the Harem'', and ''

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''. After

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and

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, Harriette Tarler appears in more Three Stooges shorts than any other supporting actress. In addition to her Stooge work, Tarler also appeared in film ''

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'' with

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, and made many appearances in the television show '' Dragnet''.

Personal life

Tarler was married to Arthur Tarler, a businessman.

Death

Tarler left the Hollywood scene in the early 1960s, and returned to New York. In later years, she became an avid orchid grower. She died in New York on November 18, 2001.

References

External links

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Hariette Tarlet at Ancestry.com
1920 births 2001 deaths American film actresses 20th-century American actresses 20th-century American comedians {{US-film-actor-1920s-stub