Comedians born on March 6

Take a focused look at the comedians born on March 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1906 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]

• 1917 Frankie Howerd

  Frankie Howerd was a renowned English comedian and actor, famous for his distinctive comedic style, double entendres, and appearances in British stage, radio, film, and television comedy from the 1940s through the 1990s. [bio]

• 1966 Alan Davies

  Alan Davies is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, best known for his role in the long-running BBC mystery series 'Jonathan Creek' and as a permanent panellist on the quiz show 'QI'. [bio]