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
Acted in 35
1940s
- 1946
The Blue Dahlia
Leo
Crime of the Century
Joe, Bartender
- 1945
Follow That Woman
Nick
Marshal of Laredo
Henchman Pretty Boy Murphy
The Red Dragon
Charles Masack
Incendiary Blonde
Gus Vettori (uncredited)
Great Stagecoach Robbery
Jed Quinlan
Here Come the Co-Eds
Diamond (uncredited)
- 1944
Mystery Man
Bud Trilling
The Whistler
Lefty Vigran aka Gorss (Uncredited)
Texas Masquerade
Ace Maxson
- 1943
Murder on the Waterfront
Gordon Shane
Crime Doctor
Nick Ferris / Jim Warren
Air Raid Wardens
Heydrich
Truck Busters
Anthony 'Tony' Bonetti
- 1942
A Night to Remember
Eddie Turner
Just Off Broadway
George Dolphin
Sundown Jim
Dobe Hyde
Joe Smith, American
Mead
- 1941
Unholy Partners
Georgie Pelotti
Last of the Duanes
Jim Bland
Whistling in the Dark
'Noose' Green
I'll Wait for You
Police Sergeant Brent
Ride on Vaquero
Redge
Sleepers West
Carl Izzard
- 1940
Wildcat Bus
Sid Casey
One Crowded Night
Lefty
1930s
- 1939
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
Fred
Another Thin Man
'Diamond Back' Vogel
- 1931
Hot News Margie
Football Player (uncredited)