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Bud Abbott
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American actor, producer and comedian (1897–1974)
OverviewAI-generated
Bud Abbott, born William Alexander Abbott, was an American television, film, and stage actor and producer. He was a member of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello and began his work period in 1924, ending in 1968. He spoke English and was the father of two children.
Abbott was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and died of cancer from natural causes in Woodland Hills on April 24, 1974. He was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His relative was Norman Abbott.
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Film & TV
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
- Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored — Self (archive footage)2013
- The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? — Self (archive footage)2011
- Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes — Self (archive footage)2011
- Behind the Burly Q — Self (archive footage)2010
- Studio 42 with Bob Costas — Self (archive footage)2009
- Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge — Self (archive footage)2008
- Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 22007
- Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 12007
- Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed — Self (archive footage)2000
- The Many Faces of Dracula — Chick Young (archive footage)2000
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Key facts
- Born
- William Alexander Abbott , October 2, 1897, Asbury Park, New Jersey , U.S.
- Died
- April 24, 1974 (1974-04-24) (aged 76), Woodland Hills, California , U.S.
- Occupations
- Comedian actor producer
- Years active
- 1924–1968
- Spouse
- Betty Smith ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1918 )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Part of
- Abbott and Costello
- Given name
- Alexander
- Family name
- Abbott
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Asbury Park
- Place of death
- Woodland Hills
- Occupation
- producer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Bud Abbott in a crop from a promotional photograph for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein in 1948.png
- Number of children
- 2
- Work location
- United States
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- Commons category
- Bud Abbott
- date of birth
- 1895-10-02
- date of death
- 1974-04-24
- birth name
- William Alexander Abbott
- manner of death
- natural causes
- relative
- Norman Abbott
- cause of death
- cancer
- nickname
- Bud Abbott
- name in native language
- Bud Abbott
- start of work period
- 1924-00-00
- end of work period
- 1968-00-00
- partner in business or sport
- Lou Costello
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Encyclopedic overview
William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897 – April 24, 1974) was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known as the straight man in the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.
Early life
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