Lou Costello

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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.

Lou Costello

American actor

Also known as: Louis Francis Cristillo

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Abbott and Costello
As a young man, Costello greatly admired Charlie Chaplin. In 1927 he moved to Hollywood, where he worked as a stuntman; after an injury he quit stunt work to perform in New York burlesque. Although he had never worked onstage before, he quickly became one of the top burlesque…
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As a young man, Costello greatly admired Charlie Chaplin. In 1927 he moved to Hollywood, where he worked as a stuntman; after an injury he quit stunt work to perform in New York burlesque. Although he had never worked onstage before, he quickly became one of the top burlesque…
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Laurel and Hardy
Lou Costello, of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, once said of Laurel and Hardy, “They were the funniest comedy team of all time.” Most critics and film scholars throughout the years have agreed with that assessment.
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Lou Costello, of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, once said of Laurel and Hardy, “They were the funniest comedy team of all time.” Most critics and film scholars throughout the years have agreed with that assessment.
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