Acting
Joe Cobb
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.
Filmography
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Film · 2021
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Film · 2001
The Our Gang Story
Film · 1994
Classic Comedy Teams
Film · 1986
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Film · 1984
Where Did You Get That Girl?
Film · 1941
A Yank at Oxford
Film · 1938
Reunion in Rhythm
Film · 1937
Pay As You Exit
Film · 1936
Fish Hooky
Film · 1933
The Holy Terror
Film · 1929
Bouncing Babies
Film · 1929
Boxing Gloves
Film · 1929
Lazy Days
Film · 1929
Railroadin'
Film · 1929
Small Talk
Film · 1929
Election Day
Film · 1929
Little Mother
Film · 1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
Film · 1929
Saturday's Lesson
Film · 1929
Noisy Noises
Film · 1929
Fast Freight
Film · 1929
Wiggle Your Ears
Film · 1929
The Smile Wins
Film · 1928
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Film · 1928
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Film · 1928
Fair and Muddy
Film · 1928
Growing Pains
Film · 1928
Crazy House
Film · 1928
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Film · 1928
The Spanking Age
Film · 1928
Rainy Days
Film · 1928
Playin' Hookey
Film · 1928
School Begins
Film · 1928
Spook Spoofing
Film · 1928
Yale vs. Harvard
Film · 1927
Heebee Jeebees
Film · 1927
The Old Wallop
Film · 1927
Seeing the World
Film · 1927
Baby Brother
Film · 1927
The Glorious Fourth
Film · 1927
Tired Business Men
Film · 1927
Olympic Games
Film · 1927
Love My Dog
Film · 1927
Chicken Feed
Film · 1927
Ten Years Old
Film · 1927
Bring Home the Turkey
Film · 1927
Dog Heaven
Film · 1927
Baby Clothes
Film · 1926
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Film · 1926
Shivering Spooks
Film · 1926
War Feathers
Film · 1926
Monkey Business
Film · 1926
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Film · 1926
Thundering Fleas
Film · 1926
Telling Whoppers
Film · 1926
The Fourth Alarm
Film · 1926
Good Cheer
Film · 1926
Buried Treasure
Film · 1926
Your Own Back Yard
Film · 1925
The Big Town
Film · 1925
Circus Fever
Film · 1925
The Love Bug
Film · 1925
Official Officers
Film · 1925
Mary, Queen of Tots
Film · 1925
One Wild Ride
Film · 1925
Better Movies
Film · 1925
Boys Will Be Joys
Film · 1925
Our Gang At Home
Film · 1925
Dog Days
Film · 1925
Shootin' Injuns
Film · 1925
Young Oldfield
Film · 1924
Accidental Accidents
Film · 1924
Seein' Things
Film · 1924
Commencement Day
Film · 1924
Tire Trouble
Film · 1924
Fast Company
Film · 1924
Cradle Robbers
Film · 1924
The Mysterious Mystery!
Film · 1924
Jubilo, Jr.
Film · 1924
The 'Fraidy Cat
Film · 1924
Big Business
Film · 1924
The Sun Down Limited
Film · 1924
It's a Bear
Film · 1924
Girl Shy
Film · 1924
The Buccaneers
Film · 1924
A Pleasant Journey
Film · 1923
Boys to Board
Film · 1923
The Big Show
Film · 1923
Stage Fright
Film · 1923
Sunday Calm
Film · 1923
Lodge Night
Film · 1923
Derby Day
Film · 1923
Back Stage
Film · 1923
Dogs of War!
Film · 1923
July Days
Film · 1923
A Tough Winter
Film · 1923