Bud Abbott

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Bud Abbott grabs Lou Costello by the collar in a comedic pose; Abbott wears a suit and cigar, Costello wears a cap and looks over his shoulder.

Lou Costello and Bud Abbott in a scene from Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, 1948, with Costello gripping Abbott's tie as they stand indoors, both wearing dress shirts and ties.

Bud Abbott

American actor

Also known as: William A. Abbott

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Abbott and Costello
Abbott was born into a circus family, and he managed burlesque houses before he met Costello. He spent much time backstage studying the top American comics of the day, including W.C. Fields, Bert Lahr, and the comedy team of Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough. In…
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Abbott was born into a circus family, and he managed burlesque houses before he met Costello. He spent much time backstage studying the top American comics of the day, including W.C. Fields, Bert Lahr, and the comedy team of Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough. In…
Read More