Louis Francis Costello (March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959) was an American actor and comedian best known as half of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, with Bud Abbott. Costello was famous for his bumbling, chubby, clean-cut image that has appealed to many Americans over the decades, and for his shouted line of "HEEEEYYY ABBOTT!!."
Lou Costello has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters with 4 titles. Signature works include Rio Rita, The Best of Abbott & Costello Live, Abbott & Costello Meet Biography. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
