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Bud Abbott
Abbott in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Born
William Alexander Abbott
October 2, 1897
Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
April 24, 1974(1974-04-24) (aged 76)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Occupations
Comedian
actor
producer
Years active
1924–1968
Spouse
Betty Smith
(m. 1918)
Children
2
William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897[a] – April 24, 1974) was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known as the straight man half of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.[1]
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