Lou Costello

American actor and comedian (1906–1959)

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 straight man Bud Abbott and their routine "Who's on First?".

Lou Costello
Costello in Africa Screams (1949)
Born
Louis Francis Cristillo

(1906-03-06)March 6, 1906
DiedMarch 3, 1959(1959-03-03) (aged 52)
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery (Los Angeles)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • producer
Years active1926–1959
Spouse
Anne Battler
(m. 1934)
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Children4
Parent(s)Sebastiano Cristillo and Helen Rege[3]
FamilyPat Costello (brother)

References

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  1. "Star Dust". The Mirror. Vol. 32, no. 1758. Western Australia. February 5, 1955. p. 13. Retrieved August 12, 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Films: LAST OF THE GREAT COMEDY TEAMS". The World's News. No. 2571. New South Wales, Australia. March 31, 1951. p. 20. Retrieved August 12, 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Lou Costello, 52, Dies on Coast. Comic Had Teamed With Abbott. 'Little Guy Trying to Be a Big Shot' in Films and on TV-Partners Broke Up in '57". The New York Times. March 4, 1959.

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