Joe Rock (25 December 1893 – 5 December 1984) 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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