Bud Abbott (born October 2, 1897) was an American actor, producer, and comedian. He is best remembered as the straight man of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, with Lou Costello.
Birth Name: William Alexander Abbott
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5' 8"
Nickname: "Bud"
Quote: "Well, I always had a chauffeur, because I have never driven a car in my life. I still can't drive.."
Abbott crossed paths with Lou Costello in burlesque a few times in the early 1930s. They first worked together in 1935 at the Eltinge Theatre on 42nd Street, after an illness sidelined Costello's regular partner. They formally teamed up in 1936, and went on to perform together in burlesque, vaudeville, minstrel shows, and stage shows.
In 1938, they received national exposure as regulars on the Kate Smith Hour radio show. In 1940, Universal signed the team for their first film, One Night in the Tropics. Despite having minor roles, Abbott and Costello stole the film with several classic routines, including an abbreviated version of "Who's On First?"
During World War II, Abbott and Costello were among the most popular and highest-paid stars in the world. Between 1940 and 1956 they made 36 films. They had their own radio program (The Abbott and Costello Show) throughout the 1940s. In the 1950s, they introduced their comedy to live television on The Colgate Comedy Hour, and launched their own half-hour series, The Abbott and Costello Show.
Universal dropped their contract after 14 years in 1955, and Abbott and Costello split in 1957. Lou Costello died on March 3, 1959.
Abbott died of cancer at the age of 76 on April 24, 1974, at his home in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
When Groucho Marx was asked about Abbott shortly after his death, his response was that Abbott was "the greatest straight man ever."
Birth Name: William Alexander AbbottHair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5' 8"
Nickname: "Bud"
Quote: "Well, I always had a chauffeur, because I have never driven a car in my life. I still can't drive.."
Abbott crossed paths with Lou Costello in burlesque a few times in the early 1930s. They first worked together in 1935 at the Eltinge Theatre on 42nd Street, after an illness sidelined Costello's regular partner. They formally teamed up in 1936, and went on to perform together in burlesque, vaudeville, minstrel shows, and stage shows.
In 1938, they received national exposure as regulars on the Kate Smith Hour radio show. In 1940, Universal signed the team for their first film, One Night in the Tropics. Despite having minor roles, Abbott and Costello stole the film with several classic routines, including an abbreviated version of "Who's On First?"
During World War II, Abbott and Costello were among the most popular and highest-paid stars in the world. Between 1940 and 1956 they made 36 films. They had their own radio program (The Abbott and Costello Show) throughout the 1940s. In the 1950s, they introduced their comedy to live television on The Colgate Comedy Hour, and launched their own half-hour series, The Abbott and Costello Show.
Universal dropped their contract after 14 years in 1955, and Abbott and Costello split in 1957. Lou Costello died on March 3, 1959.
Abbott died of cancer at the age of 76 on April 24, 1974, at his home in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
When Groucho Marx was asked about Abbott shortly after his death, his response was that Abbott was "the greatest straight man ever."
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