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Louis Francis Cristillo (March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959), better known as Lou Costello, was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known for his double act with Bud Abbott and their routine "Who's on First?".
Feb 2, 2023 · Lou Costello, one half of Abbott and Costello, faced many hardships, including the death of his infant son, a feud with his partner, and a short-lived TV career. Learn how he coped with his grief and continued to make people laugh.
Lou Costello was a comedian and actor who formed a famous team with Bud Abbott. He starred in many movies, radio and TV shows, and died in 1959. See his life story, credits, photos, videos and trivia on IMDb.
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Learn about the life and career of Lou Costello, one half of the famous comedy team of Abbott and Costello. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, trademarks, trivia, quotes, and more.
- March 6, 1906
- March 3, 1959
Mar 4, 2016 · Lou Costello, the roly-poly comic whose heart was as big as his girth, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack in Doctors Hospital, Beverly Hills, three days before his 53rd birthday.
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Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work in radio, film, and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and 1950s, and the highest-paid entertainers in the world during the Second World War.