Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948
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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?".
Lou Costello. Actor: Hold That Ghost. Lou Costello was born Louis Francis Cristillo in Paterson, New Jersey, to Helen (Rege) and Sebastiano Cristillo. His father was from Calabria, Italy, and his mother was an American of Italian, French, and Irish ancestry.
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.
Feb 2, 2023 · Lou Costello, the other half of the classic comedy duo Abbott and Costello, appeared lively and fun in his comedy bits, but behind the laughter was a life marred by tragedy. Costello, born Lou Francis Cristillo, found fame in 1936 when his comedy act with Bud Abbott took off, according to the official Abbott and Costello website.
Louis Francis ‘Lou’ Cristillo, better known by his stage name Lou Costello, was a famous American burlesque comedian and actor of stage, television, radio and films. He is well-known for the comedy double act of Abbott and Costello along with Bud Abbott.
Lou Costello. Actor: Hold That Ghost. Lou Costello was born Louis Francis Cristillo in Paterson, New Jersey, to Helen (Rege) and Sebastiano Cristillo. His father was from Calabria, Italy, and his mother was an American of Italian, French, and Irish ancestry.
Jan 1, 1982 · This intimate portrait of Lou Costello (1906-1959) offers a rare look at one of the most talented comedians of all time. Starting in the 1930s, Costello attained enormous fame touring the burlesque circuits with straight man Bud Abbott (1895-1974).
- Chris Costello
Lou Costello, born Louis Francis Cristillo, was born in 1906 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA. His father was of Italian descent, while his mother had French and Irish roots. Lou attended school in Paterson but dropped out without completing his education to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Aug 2, 2020 · Bud Abbott and Lou Costello ruled American stages and airwaves for more than 20 years, becoming one of the most iconic acts in show business with their rapid-fire delivery and slapstick comedy. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin, Costello made his way to Tinseltown in 1927 to work as a stuntman, but after an injury he picked up a microphone and ...
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?".
