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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.

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.

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, Pat retired from show business.

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.

Filmography

Acting and stunt double work

Producing work

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.

External links

• Pat Costello at IMDb
• Pat Costello at the TCM Movie Database

• 1902 births
• 1990 deaths
• American stunt performers
• Male actors from Paterson, New Jersey
• 20th-century American male actors
• Television producers from New Jersey