Lou Costello – b. 1906 d. 1959
Paterson, NJ
Born Louis Francis Cristillo, the second and clown half of the famous comedy duo of Abbott and Costello. Costello’s hometown of Paterson has a city park dedicated to his memory.
May 16, 2008
Lou Costello
May 9, 2008
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway – b. 1982
Millburn, NJ
Born in New York and raised in Millburn, began her career in television but has recently been in several very well-reviewed and received movies.
Roscoe Lee Browne
Roscoe Lee Browne – b. 1925 d. 2007
Woodbury, NJ
Well-known character actor, with a very distinctive low voice, which led to numerous voiceover jobs as well. Also a champion track star, teacher of French…
Clerow “Flip” Wilson
Clerow “Flip” Wilson – b. 1933 d. 1998
Jersey City, NJ
Actor, comedian, hosted a successful TV variety show in the 1960s and 70s.
Camryn Manheim
Camryn Manheim – b. 1961
Caldwell, NJ
Born Debra Frances Manheim, Camryn grew up in Illinois. This Emmy Award-winning actress has appeared in numerous television programs in addition to several film projects.
May 8, 2008
William “Bud” Abbott
William “Bud” Abbott – b. 1895 d. 1974
Asbury Park, NJ
The straight man in the world-famous comedy duo of Abbott and Costello, and one of 2 non-players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (the other being Lou Costello, see below).
