Billy Costello (actor)
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William Arnold Costello (February 2, 1898 ā October 9, 1971), commonly known as "Red Pepper Sam", was an American actor and the original voice of Popeye the Sailor in animated cartoons.
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Billy Costello | |
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Born | William Arnold Costello (1898-02-02)February 2, 1898 Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | October 9, 1971(1971-10-09) (aged 73) San Jose, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Mariposa District Cemetery Mariposa, California |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1921ā1937 |
Known for | Voice of Popeye the Sailor |
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