Bud Abbott (1895–1974) |
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Long acknowledged as one of the best "straight men" in the business, Bud Abbott was born William Alexander Abbott in Reading, Pennsylvania to Rae (Fisher) and Harry Abbott, who had both worked for the Barnum and Bailey Circus. When Bud was three his family moved to Asbury Park, New Jersey, which he later, erroneously, listed as his place of birth....
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Born:in Asbury Park, New Jersey, USADied:(age 78) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (43 credits)
Actor (43 credits)
1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Ernie Kauffman
Ernie Kauffman
- The Joke's on Me
(1961)
... Ernie Kauffman
1958
Frances Farmer Presents
(TV Series)
Slicker Smith / Chick
Slicker Smith / Chick
- Buck Privates
(1958)
... Slicker Smith
- Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
(1958)
... Chick
1952-1954
The Abbott and Costello Show
(TV Series)
Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott
- Barber Lou
(1954)
... Bud Abbott
- Fall Guy
(1954)
... Bud Abbott
- Beauty Contest
(1954)
... Bud Abbott
- Fencing Master
(1954)
... Bud Abbott
- Honeymoon House
(1954)
... Bud Abbott
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (13 credits)
Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (61 credits)
Archive footage (61 credits)
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Appeared as a special guest (not a panelist) on an episode of the NBC daytime game show It Takes Two (1968) hosted by Vin Scully (sometime in 1969 or 1970), reminiscing about his career with Lou Costello. See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 6 Print Biographies | 5 Portrayals | 5 Articles | See more »Official Sites:
Daniel Simkins / Chris Costello (daughter)Alternate Names:
Abbott | Abbott & Costello | Abbott and CostelloHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Now, on the St. Louis team we have Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third. See more »Trivia:
A lifelong epileptic, he died of prostate cancer following two strokes. See more »Trademark:
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