Bud Abbott
Comedian

Bud Abbott Net Worth

Bud Abbott was a renowned actor and comedian born on October 2, 1895 in Asbury Park, NJ. He is best known for his partnership with Lou Costello in the burlesque comedy duo Abbott and Costello. Their most famous routine, "Who's On First?", was first performed in the 1940 film One Night In The Tropics and has since become immortalized in comedy history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 2, 1895
Birth Place Asbury Park, NJ
Age 124 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 24, 1974 (age 78)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $86 Million (2024)

About

Actor and Comedian best known as one-half of the burlesque comedy duo Abbott and Costello. He his comedy partner Lou Costello are best known for their immortal "Who's On First?" routine, which they first performed in the 1940 film One Night In The Tropics.

Before Fame

He left school at an early age to work in Coney Island and the Casino Theater. He later began performing vaudeville with his new wife Betty in the early 1920's.

Trivia

He was the straight man within the Abbott and Costello comedy duo and was even paid more in the early days of their career because a good straight man was seen as more of a commodity.

Family Life

He adopted two children with his wife Betty, whom he was married to for 55 years. His father, Harry, worked for Barnum and Bailey Circus. 

Associated With

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld claimed The Abbott and Costello Show to have served as an inspiration for his own sitcom, Seinfeld.

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