| Pat Costello | |
| Birth Name: | Anthony Sebastian Cristillo |
| Birth Date: | 10 December 1902 |
| Birth Place: | Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Encino, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor, producer, stunt double |
| Spouse: | Mary Costello |
| Years Active: | 1941–1966 |
| Family: | Lou Costello (brother) |
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]
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]
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.
Costello died in September 1990 of heart failure at his home in Encino, California, at the age of 87.[5] [6]
| 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) |
| 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 |