William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897 – April 24, 1974) was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known as the straight man in the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.
Bud Abbott
comedian and actor
Notable For
American comedian and actor
Bud Abbott's Historical Timeline
Abbott Costello straight man Bud Abbott (22) weds Betty Smith
Abbott Costello straight man Bud Abbott (22) weds Betty Smith
"One Night in the Tropics," the film debut of the comedians Abbott and Costello, premieres in Paterson, New Jersey
One Night in the Tropics is a 1940 musical film notable as the film debut of Abbott and Costello.
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
Bud Abbott dies
Bud Abbott, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 1974-04-24.
Associated Historical Events
Abbott Costello straight man Bud Abbott (22) weds Betty Smith
Abbott Costello straight man Bud Abbott (22) weds Betty Smith
"One Night in the Tropics," the film debut of the comedians Abbott and Costello, premieres in Paterson, New Jersey
One Night in the Tropics is a 1940 musical film notable as the film debut of Abbott and Costello.
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
death
Bud Abbott dies
Bud Abbott, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 1974-04-24.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bud Abbott born?
- Bud Abbott was born on 1897-04-24 (American).
- What is Bud Abbott known for?
- American comedian and actor
- What historical events involved Bud Abbott?
- Bud Abbott was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Abbott Costello straight man Bud Abbott (22) weds Betty Smith, "One Night in the Tropics," the film debut of the comedians Abbott and Costello, premieres in Paterson, New Jersey, Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine.
- When did Bud Abbott die?
- Bud Abbott died on 1974-01-01.