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Bud Abbott — Ligoscope

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 20

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

That's Entertainment, Part II

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976 · (archive footage)

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion

1950 · Bud Jones

In the Navy

In the Navy

1941 · Smokey Adams

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

1955 · Harry 'Slim' Pierce

Buck Privates Come Home

Buck Privates Come Home

1947 · Slicker Smith

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952 · Rocky Stonebridge

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952 · Executive Producer

The Naughty Nineties

The Naughty Nineties

1945 · Dexter Broadhurst

Filmography 48

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)

Showbiz Goes to War

Showbiz Goes to War

1982 · Self (archive footage)

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

1982 · Self (archive footage)

The Horror Show

The Horror Show

1979 · (archive footage)

The Hollywood Clowns

The Hollywood Clowns

1979 · (archive footage)

Hey Abbott

Hey Abbott

1978 · Self

That's Entertainment, Part II

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976 · (archive footage)

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976 · Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972 · Self (archive footage)

Brasileiros em Hollywood

Brasileiros em Hollywood

1970 · Self (archive footage)

The Movie Orgy

The Movie Orgy

1968 · Self (archive footage)

The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show

The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show

1967 · Abbott (voice)

The World of Abbott and Costello

The World of Abbott and Costello

1965 · Character in Film Clips (archive footage)

The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy

1964 · Doc in 'Rio Rita' (archive footage)

Dance with Me, Henry

Dance with Me, Henry

1956 · Bud Flick

The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

1956 · Self

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

1955 · Peter Patterson

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

1955 · Harry 'Slim' Pierce

Abbott & Costello Meet the Creature From the Black Lagoon

Abbott & Costello Meet the Creature From the Black Lagoon

1954 · Self

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1953 · Slim

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

1953 · Lester

General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

1953 · Ernie Kauffman

Lost in Alaska

Lost in Alaska

1952 · Tom Watson

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952 · Rocky Stonebridge

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

1952 · Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss

Production 1

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952 · Executive Producer