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Abbott, whose mother was a bareback rider for the Ringling Brothers Circus, dropped out of school as a child in 1909 and began working in carnivals. Abbott later started working in theaters around the county, eventually becoming the manager for the Nation Theater in DetroitAlternate meanings: Detroit (disambiguation). skyline Detroit is a city located in Wayne County in the state of Michigan, in the Midwest region of the United States. Established in 1701 by French traders, today it is best known as the world's automotive c. While at the National Theater, Abbott began performing on stage as straight man to vaudeville performers like Harry Steepe and Harry Evanson .

Abbott met Costello in 19311931 is the common year starting on Thursday. see link for calendar) Events January January 4 Female aviator Elly Beinhorn begins her flight to Africa January 6 Thomas Edison submits his last patent application. January 22 Sir Isaac Isaacs sworn in as the while working as a cashier at the Brooklyn Theater when he was asked to fill in for Costello's straight man who was ill. Throughout the 1930sCenturies: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years: 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 Events and trends Technology Jet engine invented Link Trainer invented Sc, Abbott and Costello began performing together in burlesque shows, minstrel shows, vaudeville, and movie houses.

At Costello's request, all profits earned from the act were split 60/40, favoring Abbott, because, according to Costello, "comics are a dime a dozen. Good straight men are hard to find."

In 1938Events January -June January 3 The March of Dimes is established by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. January 11 Frances Moulton is the first woman to become president of a US national bank. January 20 Wedding of king Farouk I of Egypt and Farida Zulficar in Cai they received national exposure for the first time by performing on the Kate Smith Hour radio show, which lead to the duo signing with UniversalUniversal Studios is a famous " Hollywood" movie studio located at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, California, which is in the San Fernando Valley. History Universal Studios. Elsa Lanchester from Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Claude Rain the following year. Abbott and Costello released their first film in 1940See also 1939 in film 1940 1941 in film 1940s in film 1930s in film years in film film Events February 7 The animated movie Pinocchio is released. July 27 Bugs Bunny makes his official debut in the animated cartoon A Wild Hare''. October 15 The Great Dict entitled One Night in the Tropics. Although Abbott and Costello were only filling supporting roles in the film, they stole the film with their classic routine " Who's On First?" (Abbott and Costello are the only two non-baseball players honored in the Baseball Hall of FameNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum based in Cooperstown, New York, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests that serves as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in North America, the display of baseball-related a museum in Cooperstown, New York, because of their legendary "Who's On First?" routine.)

Within a couple of years, the comedy team also had their own television and radio shows.

Abbott and Costello split up in 1957, after troubles with the Internal Revenue Service had left both men broke.

Abbott attempted to begin performing again in the 1960s, with a new partner, Candy Candido, but their efforts were not successful. On screen, he performed in a dramatic episode of General Electric Theater in 1961 and later provided his own voice for the animated series Abbott and Costello.

Bud Abbott has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: the radio star is located on 6333 Hollywood Blvd., motion pictures star is located on 1611 Vine St., and the TV star is located on 6740 Hollywood Blvd.

Bud Abbott suffered from epilepsy.