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Bud Abbott

Acting

Bud Abbott

Born October 2, 1897 — died April 24, 1974 · Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

William Alexander "Bud" Abbott was an American actor, producer and comedian. He is best remembered as the straight man of the comedy team Abbott and Costello, with Lou Costello.

Known For

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

1948 · Chick Young

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

1955 · Peter Patterson

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

1951 · Bud Alexander

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1953 · Slim

Buck Privates

Buck Privates

1941 · Slicker Smith

Hold That Ghost

Hold That Ghost

1941 · Chuck Murray

Africa Screams

Africa Screams

1949 · Buzz Johnson

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

1949 · Casey Edwards

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

1952 · Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

1953 · Lester

The Time of Their Lives

The Time of Their Lives

1946 · Cuthbert Greenway / Dr. Ralph Greenway

Who Done It?

Who Done It?

1942 · Chick Larkin

Filmography

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

2013 · Self (archive footage)

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

2011 · Self (archive footage)

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

2011 · Self (archive footage)

Behind the Burly Q

Behind the Burly Q

2010 · Self (archive footage)

Studio 42 with Bob Costas

Studio 42 with Bob Costas

2009 · Self (archive footage)

Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1

Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1

2007

Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 2

Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 2

2007

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

2000 · Self (archive footage)

The Many Faces of Dracula

The Many Faces of Dracula

2000 · Chick Young (archive footage)

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

2000 · (archive footage)

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

1999 · Self (archive footage)

The Best of Abbott & Costello Live

The Best of Abbott & Costello Live

1997

Vaudeville

Vaudeville

1997 · Self (archive footage) (as Abbott & Costello)

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

1996 · Self (archive footage)

Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld

Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld

1994 · Self (Archive Footage)

Dracula in the Movies

Dracula in the Movies

1992 · (archive footage)

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook

1991 · Chick Young (archive footage)

Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

1991 · Chick Young / Slim (archive footage)

Abbott and Costello in the Movies

Abbott and Costello in the Movies

1990 · Himself

Abbott & Costello in the Movies

Abbott & Costello in the Movies

1990 · Self (archive footage)

Classic Comedy Teams

Classic Comedy Teams

1986 · Self (archive footage)

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

1985 · Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Production

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952 · Executive Producer