Date of Birth: October 2, 1897
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Date of Death: April 24, 1974
Biography
Bud Abbott, born William Alexander Abbott, was a renowned American actor and comedian best known for his partnership with Lou Costello in the comedy duo Abbott and Costello. Born into a show business family, Abbott started his career in burlesque and vaudeville before teaming up with Costello in 1936. Together, they became one of the most popular and influential comedy acts of the early 20th century, starring in numerous films, radio shows, and television programs. Their most famous routine, “Who’s on First?”, remains a classic in comedy history. Abbott’s career spanned several decades, and he was celebrated for his impeccable timing and straight-man persona in the duo.
5 Interesting Facts about Bud Abbott
1. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello first performed together in 1935 and officially became a team in 1936.
2. Abbott served as the straight man in the comedy duo, a role which he excelled at, setting up jokes for Costello’s punchlines.
3. The duo’s film debut was in “One Night in the Tropics” (1940), where they performed “Who’s on First?” for the first time on screen.
4. Abbott and Costello were the highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II.
5. The duo has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for their work in radio and one for their work in television.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bud Abbott
1. “You’re 40, she’s 10. You’re four times as old as that girl. You couldn’t marry her, could you?” – Bud Abbott
2. “Well, I’m a baaaad boy!” – Bud Abbott
3. “Who’s on first, What’s on second, I Don’t Know is on third.” – Bud Abbott
4. “That’s right, you’re wrong.” – Bud Abbott
5. “I don’t get no respect!” – Bud Abbott
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Bud Abbott achieved a net worth estimated to be around $1 million, a significant sum for his time.
Children
Bud Abbott and his wife, Betty Smith, adopted two children: a son named Bud Abbott Jr. and a daughter named Vickie Abbott.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb – Bud Abbott](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007941/
2. [Wikipedia – Bud Abbott](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Abbott
3. [Hollywood Walk of Fame – Abbott and Costello](http://www.walkoffame.com/abbott-and-costello
4. [Abbott and Costello Official Site](http://www.abbottandcostello.net/
5. [Biography.com – Bud Abbott](https://www.biography.com/actor/bud-abbott
