Bud Abbott

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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
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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.^[2]

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