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Bud Abbott (1895–1974)
Long acknowledged as one of the best "straight men" in the business, Bud Abbott was born William Alexander Abbott in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Rae (Fisher) and Harry Abbott, who had both worked for the Barnum and Bailey Circus. He himself worked in carnivals while still a child and dropped out of school in 1909. He worked as assistant treasurer ...
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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 (42 credits)
Actor (42 credits)
1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Ernie Kauffman
Ernie Kauffman
- The Joke's on Me
(1961)
... Ernie Kauffman
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 (60 credits)
Archive footage (60 credits)
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Other Works:
Stage: Produced "Broadway Flashes", a touring vaudeville show. 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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