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Lou Costello

Louis Francis Cristillo (March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959), better known as Lou Costello, was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known for his double act with straight man Bud Abbott and their routine "Who's on First?".

Abbott and Costello, who teamed in burlesque in 1936, were among the most popular and highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. During a national tour in 1942, they sold $85 million in war bonds in 35 days. By 1955, their popularity waned from overexposure, and their film and television contracts lapsed. Their partnership ended in 1957.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 6, 1906 (Paterson), Died March 3, 1959 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker, songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor PBS-061962 10-in. 12/8/1941 Laugh, laugh, laugh Bud Abbott ; Lou Bring ; Lou Costello ; Sportsmen Quartet Comic dialogue and male vocal quartet, with orchestra songwriter, speaker  
Victor PBS-061963 10-in. 12/8/1941 Laugh, laugh, laugh Bud Abbott ; Lou Bring ; Lou Costello ; Sportsmen Quartet Comic dialogue and male vocal quartet, with orchestra songwriter, speaker  
Decca DLA 2358 10-in. 1/6/1941 (Special test) Bud Abbott ; Lou Costello speaker  
Decca L 6693 3/27/1952 Jack and the beanstalk, part 1 Bud Abbott ; Lou Costello speaker  
Decca L 6694 3/27/1952 Jack and the beanstalk, part 2 Bud Abbott ; Lou Costello speaker  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Costello, Lou," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101938.

Costello, Lou. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101938.

"Costello, Lou." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101938

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