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Bud Abbott

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Born: October 2, 1897
Died: April 24, 1974
From: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

Also known as

William Alexander Abbott

Biography

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

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Hold That Ghost

Buck Privates

Africa Screams

Jack and the Beanstalk

Filmography

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2019

Abbott and Costello: Life and Legacy

Acting (Self (Archive Footage))

2013

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2011

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

Acting (Self (archive footage))

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2010

Behind the Burly Q

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2009

Studio 42 with Bob Costas

Acting (Self (archive footage)) 1 EP

2008

Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2007

Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1

Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 2

2005

The Great Man: W.C. Fields

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2000

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Acting (archive footage)

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Acting (Self (archive footage))

The Many Faces of Dracula

Acting (Chick Young (archive footage))

1999

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

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1997

Acting (Self (archive footage) (as Abbott & Costello))

The Best of Abbott & Costello Live

1996

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1994

Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld

Acting (Self (Archive Footage))

1992

Dracula in the Movies

Acting (archive footage)

1991

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook

Acting (Chick Young (archive footage))

Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

Acting (Chick Young / Slim (archive footage))

1990

Abbott & Costello in the Movies

Acting (Self (archive footage))

Abbott and Costello in the Movies

Acting (Himself)

1986

Classic Comedy Teams

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1985

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1983

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Acting (Self (archive footage) (uncredited))

1982

Showbiz Goes to War

Acting (Self (archive footage))

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1979

The Hollywood Clowns

Acting (archive footage)

The Horror Show

Acting (archive footage)

1978

Acting (Self)

1976

That's Entertainment, Part II

Acting (archive footage)