Pat Costello (actor)

Anthony Sebastian Cristillo (December 10, 1902 – February 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]

This article is about the actor, producer and stunt double. For the Rower, see Pat Costello.
Pat Costello
Born
Anthony Sebastian Cristillo

(1902-12-10)December 10, 1902
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 1990(1990-09-13) (aged 87)
Encino, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, stunt double
Years active1941–1966
SpouseMary Costello
FamilyLou Costello (brother)

Early life

Costello 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

Costello 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.

Death

Costello died in September 1990 of heart failure at his home in Encino, California, at the age of 87.[5][6]

Filmography

Acting and stunt double work
Year Title Role Notes
1941Buck PrivatesRecruit Who Slugs HerbieActor & Stunt Double (uncredited)
1941Bowery BlitzkriegTrainerActor
1941In the NavyStunt Double (uncredited)
1941Hold That GhostStunt Double (uncredited)
1941Sing Another ChorusActorActor (uncredited)
1941Keep 'Em FlyingStunt Double (uncredited)
1941Mob TownBit PartActor (uncredited)
1941Spooks Run WildBus DriverActor (uncredited)
1942Jail House BluesFlute PlayerActor & Stunt Double (uncredited)
1942The Corpse VanishesAttendant at Alice's WeddingActor (uncredited)
1942Ride 'Em CowboyStunt Double (uncredited)
1942Rio RitaStunt Double (uncredited)
1942Let's Get Tough!Navy RecruiterActor (uncredited)
1942Who Done It?Stunt Double (uncredited)
1942Bowery at MidnightTramp Questioned by RichardActor (uncredited)
1942The PayoffPat - ReporterActor
1942Madame SpyTaxicab DriverActor (uncredited)
1943It Ain't HayStunt Double (uncredited)
1944Million Dollar KidSpikeActor
1945Here Come the Co-EdsStunt Double (uncredited)
1945The Naughty NinetiesStunt Double (uncredited)
1946Little GiantCostumerActor & Stunt Double (uncredited)
1946The Brute ManCar 22 PatrolmanActor (uncredited)
1948Mexican HayrideTim WilliamsActor
1959The 30 Foot Bride of Candy RockStunt Double (uncredited)
1966Three on a CouchBlack Suit Man at PartyActor (uncredited)

Producing work
Year Title Notes
1952Jack and the BeanstalkExecutive Producer (Film)
1952-1954The Abbott and Costello ShowExecutive Producer - 51 Episodes
1953I'm the LawExecutive Producer - 27 Episodes

References
  1. "The News and Observer from Raleigh, North California - 5". The News and Observer. September 20, 1990. p. 5.
  2. "Pat Costello, Writer, Producer and Brother of Lou Costello, Dead at 87". Associated Press. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  3. "From the Archives: Lou Costello, Famed Comedian, Dies at 52". Los Angeles Times. 4 March 1959. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  4. "Pat Costello, 87, Brother of Late Comedian, Dies". Los Angeles Times. 19 September 1990. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  5. "DEATHS - The Washington Post". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  6. "The Manhattan Mercury from Manhattan, Kansas - 19". The Manhattan Mercury. September 21, 1990. p. 9.
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