Don Costello

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

Known for

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The Blue Dahlia

1946 ⭐ 6.7

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Crime of the Century

1946 ⭐ 6.5

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Follow That Woman

1945 ⭐ 6.5

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Marshal of Laredo

1945 ⭐ 8.0

Career timeline

1946

The Blue Dahlia

Leo · 1946

⭐ 6.7

Crime of the Century

Joe, Bartender · 1946

⭐ 6.5

1945

Follow That Woman

Nick · 1945

⭐ 6.5

Marshal of Laredo Notable

Henchman Pretty Boy Murphy · 1945

⭐ 8.0

The Red Dragon

Charles Masack · 1945

⭐ 6.6

1944

Mystery Man

Bud Trilling · 1944

⭐ 5.3

The Whistler

Lefty Vigran aka Gorss (Uncred · 1944

⭐ 6.0

Texas Masquerade

Ace Maxson · 1944

⭐ 6.5

1943

Murder on the Waterfront Notable

Gordon Shane · 1943

⭐ 7.0

A Lady Takes a Chance

Drunk · 1943

⭐ 5.8

Crime Doctor

Nick Ferris / Jim Warren · 1943

⭐ 6.4

1942

A Night to Remember

Eddie Turner · 1942

⭐ 6.7

Just Off Broadway

George Dolphin · 1942

⭐ 5.8

A-Haunting We Will Go

Doc Lake · 1942

⭐ 6.2

1941

Johnny Eager

Billiken · 1941

⭐ 6.2

Unholy Partners Notable

Georgie Pelotti · 1941

⭐ 7.6

Last of the Duanes

Jim Bland · 1941

⭐ 6.5

1940

Wildcat Bus

Sid Casey · 1940

⭐ 5.5

One Crowded Night

Lefty · 1940

⭐ 5.5

1939

Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President

Fred · 1939

⭐ 5.0

Another Thin Man Notable

'Diamond Back' Vogel · 1939

⭐ 7.1

1931

Hot News Margie Notable

Football Player (uncredited) · 1931

⭐ 7.5

Frequently appears with

Alan Ladd

Johnny Morrison

Veronica Lake

Joyce Harwood

William Bendix

Buzz Wanchek

Howard Da Silva

Eddie Harwood

Doris Dowling

Helen Morrison

Stephanie Bachelor

Audrey Brandon

Martin Kosleck

Paul

Paul Stanton

Andrew Madison

Full filmography

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The Blue Dahlia

1946 ⭐ 6.7

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Crime of the Century

1946 ⭐ 6.5

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Follow That Woman

1945 ⭐ 6.5

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Marshal of Laredo

1945 ⭐ 8.0

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The Red Dragon

1945 ⭐ 6.6

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Incendiary Blonde

1945 ⭐ 5.1

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Along Came Jones

1945 ⭐ 5.8

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Great Stagecoach Robbery

1945 ⭐ 7.0

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Here Come the Co-Eds

1945 ⭐ 5.8

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Mystery Man

1944 ⭐ 5.3

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The Whistler

1944 ⭐ 6.0

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Texas Masquerade

1944 ⭐ 6.5

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Murder on the Waterfront

1943 ⭐ 7.0

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A Lady Takes a Chance

1943 ⭐ 5.8

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Crime Doctor

1943 ⭐ 6.4

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Air Raid Wardens

1943 ⭐ 7.1

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Truck Busters

1943 ⭐ 7.0

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A Night to Remember

1942 ⭐ 6.7

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Just Off Broadway

1942 ⭐ 5.8

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A-Haunting We Will Go

1942 ⭐ 6.2