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.

Bud Abbott

Acting Born October 2, 1897 – Died April 24, 1974 Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

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.

Known For

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Self - Host

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Self

The Steve Allen Show

Self

The Abbott and Costello Show

Bud Abbott

Vaudeville

Self (archive footage) (as Abbott & Costello)

Studio 42 with Bob Costas

Self (archive footage)

The Movie Orgy

Self (archive footage)

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Chick Young

Buck Privates

Slicker Smith

Hold That Ghost

Chuck Murray

Hit the Ice

Flash Fulton