Portrait of Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Bio: Louis Francis Costello (March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959) was an American actor and comedian best known as half of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, with Bud Abbott. Costello was famous for his bumbling, chubby, clean-cut image that has appealed to many Americans over the decades, and for his shouted line of "HEEEEYYY ABBOTT!!
Born: Tue, Mar 06 1906
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Mar 03 1959
Lou Costello is 52 years old
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Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 18 2008
Poster of Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 2
Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 2
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 2
Tue, Nov 06 2007
Poster of Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1
Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott and Costello: Funniest Routines, Vol. 1
Tue, Nov 06 2007
Poster of Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Many Faces of Dracula
as 'Wilbur Gray (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Best of Abbott & Costello Live
The Best of Abbott & Costello Live
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Best of Abbott & Costello Live
Tue, Jan 28 1997
Poster of Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Mon, Apr 29 1996
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Thu, Nov 24 1994
Poster of Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as 'Wilbur Grey / Tubby (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Abbott & Costello in the Movies
Abbott & Costello in the Movies
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott & Costello in the Movies
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Abbott and Costello in the Movies
Abbott and Costello in the Movies
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Abbott and Costello in the Movies
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Showbiz Goes to War
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Hollywood Clowns
The Hollywood Clowns
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Hollywood Clowns
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 23 1979
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Horror Show
as '(archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The World of Abbott and Costello
The World of Abbott and Costello
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The World of Abbott and Costello
as 'Character in Film Clips (archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The Big Parade of Comedy
as 'Wishy in 'Rio Rita' (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
as 'Artie Pinsetter'.
Thu, Aug 06 1959
Poster of Dance with Me, Henry
Dance with Me, Henry
Lou Costello was
50 in Dance with Me, Henry
as 'Lou Henry'.
Mon, Dec 17 1956
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
Lou Costello was
49 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
as 'Freddie Franklin'.
Thu, Jun 23 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Lou Costello was
48 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
as 'Willie 'Tubby' Piper'.
Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Lou Costello was
47 in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as 'Tubby'.
Sat, Aug 01 1953
Poster of Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Lou Costello was
47 in Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
as 'Orville'.
Mon, Apr 06 1953
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
Lou Costello was
46 in Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
as 'Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill'.
Sat, Dec 27 1952
Poster of Lost in Alaska
Lost in Alaska
Lou Costello was
46 in Lost in Alaska
as 'George Bell'.
Wed, Aug 13 1952
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Lou Costello was
46 in Jack and the Beanstalk
as 'Jack / Jack Strong'.
Mon, Apr 07 1952
Poster of Abbott and Costello Christmas Show
Abbott and Costello Christmas Show
Lou Costello was
45 in Abbott and Costello Christmas Show
as 'Costello'.
Fri, Feb 22 1952
Poster of Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the Mountain
Lou Costello was
45 in Comin' Round the Mountain
as 'Wilbert Smith'.
Thu, Jul 26 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Lou Costello was
45 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as 'Lou Francis'.
Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of Knights of the Bath
Knights of the Bath
Lou Costello was
45 in Knights of the Bath
as 'Albert (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
Lou Costello was
44 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Lou Hotchkiss'.
Sat, Aug 05 1950
Poster of Fun on the Run
Fun on the Run
Lou Costello was
43 in Fun on the Run
Thu, Aug 18 1949
Poster of Kitchen Mechanics
Kitchen Mechanics
Lou Costello was
43 in Kitchen Mechanics
Thu, Aug 18 1949
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Lou Costello was
43 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
as 'Freddie Phillips'.
Thu, May 26 1949
Poster of Africa Screams
Africa Screams
Lou Costello was
43 in Africa Screams
as 'Stanley Livington'.
Wed, May 04 1949
Poster of Mexican Hayride
Mexican Hayride
Lou Costello was
42 in Mexican Hayride
as 'Joe Bascom / Harry Fish'.
Mon, Dec 27 1948
Poster of 10,000 Kids and a Cop
10,000 Kids and a Cop
Lou Costello was
42 in 10,000 Kids and a Cop
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Lou Costello was
42 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
as 'Wilbur Grey'.
Tue, Jun 15 1948
Poster of The Noose Hangs High
The Noose Hangs High
Lou Costello was
42 in The Noose Hangs High
as 'Homer Hinchcliffe'.
Mon, Apr 05 1948
Poster of The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
Lou Costello was
41 in The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
as 'Chester Wooley'.
Wed, Oct 08 1947
Poster of Buck Privates Come Home
Buck Privates Come Home
Lou Costello was
41 in Buck Privates Come Home
as 'Herbie Brown'.
Fri, Apr 04 1947
Poster of The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives
Lou Costello was
40 in The Time of Their Lives
as 'Horatio Prim'.
Tue, Aug 13 1946
Poster of Little Giant
Little Giant
Lou Costello was
39 in Little Giant
as 'Benny Miller'.
Fri, Feb 22 1946
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Lou Costello was
39 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
as 'Abercrombie'.
Fri, Oct 05 1945
Poster of The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties
Lou Costello was
39 in The Naughty Nineties
as 'Sebastian Dinwiddle'.
Wed, Jun 20 1945
Poster of Here Come the Co-eds
Here Come the Co-eds
Lou Costello was
38 in Here Come the Co-eds
as 'Oliver Quackenbush'.
Fri, Feb 02 1945
Poster of Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem
Lou Costello was
38 in Lost in a Harem
as 'Harvey Garvey'.
Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of In Society
In Society
Lou Costello was
38 in In Society
as 'Albert Mansfield'.
Wed, Aug 16 1944
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Lou Costello was
37 in Twenty Years After
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Hit the Ice
Hit the Ice
Lou Costello was
37 in Hit the Ice
as 'Weejie 'Tubby' McCoy'.
Wed, Jun 02 1943
Poster of It Ain't Hay
It Ain't Hay
Lou Costello was
37 in It Ain't Hay
as 'Wilbur Hoolihan'.
Wed, Mar 10 1943
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
Lou Costello was
36 in Who Done It?
as 'Mervin Q. Milgrim'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Pardon My Sarong
Pardon My Sarong
Lou Costello was
36 in Pardon My Sarong
as 'Wellington Pflug, aka Moola'.
Fri, Aug 07 1942
Poster of Rio Rita
Rio Rita
Lou Costello was
36 in Rio Rita
as 'Wishy'.
Wed, Mar 11 1942
Poster of Ride 'Em Cowboy
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Lou Costello was
35 in Ride 'Em Cowboy
as 'Willoughby'.
Fri, Feb 13 1942
Poster of Keep 'Em Flying
Keep 'Em Flying
Lou Costello was
35 in Keep 'Em Flying
as 'Heathcliff'.
Thu, Nov 27 1941
Poster of Hold That Ghost
Hold That Ghost
Lou Costello was
35 in Hold That Ghost
as 'Ferdinand Jones'.
Fri, Aug 08 1941
Poster of In the Navy
In the Navy
Lou Costello was
35 in In the Navy
as 'Pomeroy Watson'.
Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of Buck Privates
Buck Privates
Lou Costello was
34 in Buck Privates
as 'Herbie Brown'.
Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics
Lou Costello was
34 in One Night in the Tropics
as 'Costello'.
Fri, Nov 15 1940
Poster of The Cossacks
The Cossacks
Lou Costello was
22 in The Cossacks
as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 23 1928
Poster of The Battle of the Century
The Battle of the Century
Lou Costello was
21 in The Battle of the Century
as 'Boxing Hall Extra (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 31 1927
Poster of The Fair Co-Ed
The Fair Co-Ed
Lou Costello was
21 in The Fair Co-Ed
Sat, Oct 22 1927
Poster of Bardelys the Magnificent
Bardelys the Magnificent
Lou Costello was
20 in Bardelys the Magnificent
as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 30 1926
Poster of Abbott & Costello: Live & Hilarious!
Abbott & Costello: Live & Hilarious!
Lou Costello will be
52+ in Abbott & Costello: Live & Hilarious!
as 'Himself'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Studio 42 with Bob Costas
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Svengoolie
Svengoolie
Lou Costello would have been no older than
52 in Svengoolie
as 'Wilbur Grey'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1995
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Lou Costello was
51+ in The Lux Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Lou Costello was
50+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - "Who's On First?", Self, Self - Comedian, Self - House of the Monster Sketch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Lou Costello was
46+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Neal Andrews'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
Lou Costello was
46+ in The Abbott and Costello Show
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Lou Costello was
44+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self - Host, Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Lou Costello was
42+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948