Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Actor · Producer

Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
October 2, 1897

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.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948Nominee

Best Performance

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Who Done It?
1942Nominee

Best Performance

Who Done It?

Vaudeville
1997Winner

Best Performance

Vaudeville

Career Highlights

Hit the Ice
1943Highlight

Best Performance

Hit the Ice

Buck Privates
1941Highlight

Best Performance

Buck Privates

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