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Lou Costello was born on March 6, 1906 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States and was credited as a film actor, film producer and television actor. Lou Costello died on March 3, 1959, aged 52. Awards on record include New Jersey Hall of Fame (2009) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960).
My Take
Lou Costello earns my lasting respect because comedy is hardest, and most precious, in dark times. At the height of the Second World War, when the world was gripped by fear, he and Bud Abbott were among the highest-paid entertainers alive, handing people the gift of laughter through routines like "Who's on First?" That bit still teaches timing today. He died too young in 1959, but the New Jersey Hall of Fame and his Walk of Fame star confirm what I feel: he helped lay the foundations of modern comedy, and his craft deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lou Costello
- Name (Japanese)
- ルー・コステロ
- Reading
- るー・こすてろ
- Born
- March 6, 1906 – March 3, 1959
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Paterson, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / film producer / television actor / stage actor / stunt performer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 New Jersey Hall of Fame
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou%20Costello
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23884
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lou Costello born?
Born March 6, 1906.
When did Lou Costello die?
Died March 3, 1959, aged 52.
Where was Lou Costello from?
Lou Costello was from Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
What did Lou Costello do?
Lou Costello worked as film actor, film producer, television actor, stage actor, stunt performer.
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