Comedians who died on March 3

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on March 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1959 Lou Costello

  Lou Costello was an iconic American comedian and actor, best known as one half of the legendary comedy duo Abbott and Costello. He rose to fame through his vaudeville performances and went on to star in a string of hit films and radio shows during the 1940s and 1950s, playing the lovable, bumbling counterpart to Bud Abbott. [bio]