Biography
Louis Francis Costello (March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959) was an American actor and comedian best known as half of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, with Bud Abbott. Costello was famous for his bumbling, chubby, clean-cut image that has appealed to many Americans over the decades, and for his shouted line of "HEEEEYYY ABBOTT!!."
Details
Born
March 6, 1906
Died
March 3, 1959
Age at Death
52
Birthplace
Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Also Known As
Louis Francis Cristillo, Lou Cristillo, Sebastian Cristillo
Career Stats
Total Credits
87
As Actor
83
As Producer
2
Avg Rating
6.2/10
Highest Rated
Frequent Collaborators (10)
Bud Abbott
Actor · 31 films together
John Grant
Writer · 17 films together
Vera West
Costume_designer · 13 films together
Composer · 12 films together
Jack Otterson
Art_director · 9 films together
Cinematographer · 8 films together
Composer · 7 films together
Philip Cahn
Editor · 7 films together
Arthur Lubin
Director · 6 films together