Bud Abbott
American comedian and actor (1897-1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897[lower-alpha 1] – April 24, 1974) was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known as the straight man half of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.[1]
American comedian and actor (1897-1974)
Bud Abbott | |
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 Abbott in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) | |
| Born | William Alexander Abbott October 2, 1897 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1974(1974-04-24) (aged 76) |
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| Years active | 1924–1968 |
| Spouse |
Betty Smith (m. 1918) |
| Children | 2 |