Biography
A Broadway stage actor, Costello entered films in 1935 and in 1939 was put under contract with MGM. Known for his wicked sense of humor, Costello often times played the role of a menace or a tough guy. Date of Death 24 October 1945, Hollywood, California
Movies & TV Shows
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The Blue Dahlia (1946) — Leo
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Another Thin Man (1939) — 'Diamond Back' Vogel
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Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) — Lefty
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Johnny Eager (1941) — Billiken
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A-Haunting We Will Go (1942) — Doc Lake
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Along Came Jones (1945) — Leo Gledhill
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The Whistler (1944) — Lefty Vigran aka Gorss (Uncredited)
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Here Come the Co-Eds (1945) — Diamond (uncredited)
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Air Raid Wardens (1943) — Heydrich
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A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) — Drunk
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A Night to Remember (1942) — Eddie Turner
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Sleepers West (1941) — Carl Izzard
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Whistling in the Dark (1941) — 'Noose' Green
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Crime Doctor (1943) — Nick Ferris / Jim Warren
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The Red Dragon (1945) — Charles Masack
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Incendiary Blonde (1945) — Gus Vettori (uncredited)
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Wildcat Bus (1940) — Sid Casey
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Joe Smith, American (1942) — Mead
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Unholy Partners (1941) — Georgie Pelotti
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Just Off Broadway (1942) — George Dolphin
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Ride on Vaquero (1941) — Redge
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I'll Wait for You (1941) — Police Sergeant Brent
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Mystery Man (1944) — Bud Trilling
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Hot News Margie (1931) — Football Player (uncredited)
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Texas Masquerade (1944) — Ace Maxson
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Truck Busters (1943) — Anthony 'Tony' Bonetti
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Murder on the Waterfront (1943) — Gordon Shane
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Last of the Duanes (1941) — Jim Bland
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Crime of the Century (1946) — Joe, Bartender
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One Crowded Night (1940) — Lefty
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Follow That Woman (1945) — Nick
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Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939) — Fred
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Marshal of Laredo (1945) — Henchman Pretty Boy Murphy
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Great Stagecoach Robbery (1945) — Jed Quinlan
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Sundown Jim (1942) — Dobe Hyde