Anthony Sebastian Cristillo (December 10, 1902 – September 13, 1990), professionally known as Pat Costello, was an American actor, producer, stunt double and brother of comedian Lou Costello. He is credited as the executive producer for the American television sitcom The Abbott and Costello Show.[1]
Pat Costello | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Sebastian Cristillo December 10, 1902 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1990 (aged 87) Encino, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, stunt double |
| Years active | 1941–1966 |
| Spouse | Mary Costello |
| Family | Lou Costello (brother) |
Early life
editCostello was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Sebastiano Cristillo and Helen Rege. He served in the army during World War I and played the saxophone for bandleader Paul Whiteman as well as his own orchestra.[2]
Career
editCostello started his career as an actor in the 1941 Abbott and Costello film Buck Privates. He also served as his brother's stunt double on the first ten Abbott and Costello films.
In 1959, after Lou Costello died of a heart attack,[3] Pat retired from show business.[4]
In 1966, Costello had a bit role in the Jerry Lewis film Three on a Couch.[citation needed]
Death
editCostello died in September 1990 of heart failure at his home in Encino, California, at the age of 87.[5][6]
Filmography
editActing and stunt double work
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Buck Privates | Recruit Who Slugs Herbie | Actor & Stunt Double (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Bowery Blitzkrieg | Trainer | Actor |
| 1941 | In the Navy | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1941 | Hold That Ghost | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1941 | Sing Another Chorus | Actor | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Keep 'Em Flying | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1941 | Mob Town | Bit Part | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Spooks Run Wild | Bus Driver | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Jail House Blues | Flute Player | Actor & Stunt Double (uncredited) |
| 1942 | The Corpse Vanishes | Attendant at Alice's Wedding | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Ride 'Em Cowboy | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1942 | Rio Rita | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1942 | Let's Get Tough! | Navy Recruiter | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Who Done It? | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1942 | Bowery at Midnight | Tramp Questioned by Richard | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1942 | The Payoff | Pat - Reporter | Actor |
| 1942 | Madame Spy | Taxicab Driver | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1943 | It Ain't Hay | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1944 | Million Dollar Kid | Spike | Actor |
| 1945 | Here Come the Co-Eds | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1945 | The Naughty Nineties | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1946 | Little Giant | Costumer | Actor & Stunt Double (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Brute Man | Car 22 Patrolman | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Mexican Hayride | Tim Williams | Actor |
| 1959 | The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock | Stunt Double (uncredited) | |
| 1966 | Three on a Couch | Black Suit Man at Party | Actor (uncredited) |
Producing work
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Executive Producer (Film) |
| 1952-1954 | The Abbott and Costello Show | Executive Producer - 51 Episodes |
| 1953 | I'm the Law | Executive Producer - 27 Episodes |
References
edit- ^ "The News and Observer from Raleigh, North California - 5". The News and Observer. September 20, 1990. p. 5.
- ^ "Pat Costello, Writer, Producer and Brother of Lou Costello, Dead at 87". Associated Press. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "From the Archives: Lou Costello, Famed Comedian, Dies at 52". Los Angeles Times. 4 March 1959. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Pat Costello, 87, Brother of Late Comedian, Dies". Los Angeles Times. 19 September 1990. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "DEATHS - The Washington Post". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "The Manhattan Mercury from Manhattan, Kansas - 19". The Manhattan Mercury. September 21, 1990. p. 9.
External links
edit- Pat Costello at IMDb
- Pat Costello at the TCM Movie Database