★ 6.8 
Acting
Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott is best known for The Ed Sullivan Show, The Abbott and Costello Show, The Colgate Comedy Hour and The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show. Bud Abbott was born on October 2, 1897. Bud Abbott died on April 24, 1974 at the age of 76.
- Born
- October 2, 1897
- Place of birth
- Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- April 24, 1974 (76 years old)
Biography
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
Filmography
- 2009Studio 42 with Bob CostasSelf (archive footage)
- 1967The Abbott and Costello Cartoon ShowAbbott (voice)
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
- 1953General Electric TheaterErnie Kauffman
- 1952The Abbott and Costello ShowBud Abbott
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf - Host
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bud Abbott been in?
Bud Abbott is best known for The Ed Sullivan Show, The Abbott and Costello Show, The Colgate Comedy Hour and The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show.
When was Bud Abbott born?
Bud Abbott was born on October 2, 1897. (Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA)
How old is Bud Abbott?
Bud Abbott died on April 24, 1974 at the age of 76.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·