Baboon

The elastic clown who lived to make the world laugh.

Larry Fine, the frizzy-haired middle Stooge, was the quintessential comedic improviser — warm, expressive, and always ready with a pratfall or a witty reaction. His genius lay in his elastic, reactive presence: he never dominated a scene but radiated infectious energy and warmth that made the Three Stooges' ensemble chaos work. Like a baboon, Larry thrived on the social spectacle of performance, delighting audiences with spontaneous physical comedy and an affectionate, good-natured personality both on and off the screen.