Bud Abbott
1895 - 1974
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Bud Abbott was an American actor, producer, and comedian who is best known as the straight man of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello. Born in 1895 in New Jersey, Abbott started his career in vaudeville before transitioning to radio, film, and television. He and his partner, Lou Costello, became one of the most popular comedy teams in the 1940s and 1950s, starring in numerous films and TV shows. Abbott's straight-faced delivery and witty banter with Costello contributed to the duo's enduring popularity.