Don Costello
Eldon Lawrence "Don" Costello was an American actor of stage, screen and radio.
Background
Eldon Lawrence Costello was born on September 5, 1901, in New Orleans, where Jesuit Fathers educated him. His initial plans to study law gave way to his interest in acting.
Career
In the mid 1920s, Costello was stage manager for the Wright Players in Louisville, Kentucky. Later in that decade, he acted with the Majestic Players in Elmira, New York.
Costello entered films in 1935 and in 1939 was put under contract with MGM. Known for his wicked sense of humor, Costello oftentimes played the role of a menace or a tough guy. He is probably best known for his role as Lefty in the movie Here Comes Mr. Jordan. He appeared in 37 movies, including Another Thin Man, Johnny Eager and The Blue Dahlia.
Death
Costello died of an overdose of sleeping tablets on October 25, 1945, at the age of 44. His wife, Louise, found him dead in the bedroom of their home in Sherman Oaks. He had earlier complained of being unable to get to sleep.
Jerry-for-Short - Anthony La Vere The Last Mile - DrakeFace the Music - Louis / Mr. O'Ryan The Ghost of Yankee Doodle - Ockleford
Partial filmography
Another Thin Man - 'Diamond Back' VogelJoe and Ethel Turp Call on the President - FredOne Crowded Night - LeftyWildcat Bus - Sid CaseySleepers West - Carl IzzardRide on Vaquero - RedgeI'll Wait for You - Police Sergeant BrentHere Comes Mr. Jordan - LeftyWhistling in the Dark - 'Noose' GreenLast of the Duanes - Jim BlandUnholy Partners - Georgie PelottiJohnny Eager - BillikenJoe Smith, American - MeadSundown Jim - Dobe HydeA-Haunting We Will Go - Doc LakeJust Off Broadway - George DolphinA Night to Remember - Eddie TurnerTruck Busters - Anthony 'Tony' BonettiAir Raid Wardens - HeydrichCrime Doctor - Nick FerrisA Lady Takes a Chance - DrunkMurder on the Waterfront - Gordon Shane - 'The Great Rajah'Texas Masquerade - Ace MaxsonRationing - Ace The Whistler - Lefty Vigran aka Gorss Mystery Man - Bud TrillingHere Come the Co-Eds - Diamond Great Stagecoach Robbery - Jed QuinlanIt's in the Bag! - Mickey Nob Hill - Steve, Fighting Bartender Along Came Jones - Leo GledhillIncendiary Blonde - Gus Vettori Marshal of Laredo - Henchman Pretty Boy MurphyFollow That Woman - NickThe Red Dragon - Charles MasackCrime of the Century - Joe, BartenderThe Blue Dahlia - Leo