Don Costello

Acting

Don Costello

Born 5 September 1901 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Died 24 October 1945 at 44

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

Known for

Highlights

Another Thin Man1939 · Film · 'Diamond Back' Vogel
The Blue Dahlia1946 · Film · Leo
Here Comes Mr. Jordan1941 · Film · Lefty
Johnny Eager1941 · Film · Billiken
A-Haunting We Will Go1942 · Film · Doc Lake
Air Raid Wardens1943 · Film · Heydrich

Filmography

Movies

35 films

The Blue Dahlia1946 · Film · Leo
Crime of the Century1946 · Film · Joe, Bartender
Follow That Woman1945 · Film · Nick
Marshal of Laredo1945 · Film · Henchman Pretty Boy Murphy
The Red Dragon1945 · Film · Charles Masack
Incendiary Blonde1945 · Film · Gus Vettori (uncredited)
Along Came Jones1945 · Film · Leo Gledhill
Great Stagecoach Robbery1945 · Film · Jed Quinlan
Here Come the Co-Eds1945 · Film · Diamond (uncredited)
Mystery Man1944 · Film · Bud Trilling
The Whistler1944 · Film · Lefty Vigran aka Gorss (Uncredited)
Texas Masquerade1944 · Film · Ace Maxson
Murder on the Waterfront1943 · Film · Gordon Shane
A Lady Takes a Chance1943 · Film · Drunk
Crime Doctor1943 · Film · Nick Ferris / Jim Warren
Air Raid Wardens1943 · Film · Heydrich
Truck Busters1943 · Film · Anthony 'Tony' Bonetti
A Night to Remember1942 · Film · Eddie Turner
Just Off Broadway1942 · Film · George Dolphin
A-Haunting We Will Go1942 · Film · Doc Lake
Sundown Jim1942 · Film · Dobe Hyde
Joe Smith, American1942 · Film · Mead
Johnny Eager1941 · Film · Billiken
Unholy Partners1941 · Film · Georgie Pelotti
Last of the Duanes1941 · Film · Jim Bland
Whistling in the Dark1941 · Film · 'Noose' Green
Here Comes Mr. Jordan1941 · Film · Lefty
I'll Wait for You1941 · Film · Police Sergeant Brent
Ride on Vaquero1941 · Film · Redge
Sleepers West1941 · Film · Carl Izzard
Wildcat Bus1940 · Film · Sid Casey
One Crowded Night1940 · Film · Lefty
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President1939 · Film · Fred
Another Thin Man1939 · Film · 'Diamond Back' Vogel
Hot News Margie1931 · Film · Football Player (uncredited)