How many stooges in total played the Three Stooges?

Do you remember this comedic team called the Three Stooges? This group did not offer highly refined or thoughtful comedy, but they did make people laugh for many decades. Their animated and exaggerated activities are enough to make most people laugh.

A total of six stooges played the Three Stooges over the act’s lifetime. True to its name, only three stooges will appear at a time. Moe Howard and Larry Fine were staples in the act, with the third stooge played by various actors.

Who was your favorite among the Three (six) Stooges?