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 (44 credits)
Actor (44 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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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (13 credits)
Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (79 credits)
Archive footage (79 credits)
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Other Works:
TV commercial (PSA): Christmas Seals. See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 7 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)Spouse:
Jenny Mae Pratt (his death) (2 children)Children:
Bud Abbott Jr.Parents:
Abbott, Harry | Fisher, Rae
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