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Billy Costello | |
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Born | William Arnold Costello February 2, 1898 Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | October 9, 1971 San Jose, California, U.S. | (aged 73)
Resting place | Mariposa District Cemetery Mariposa, California |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1921–1937 |
Known for | Voice of Popeye the Sailor |
William Arnold Costello (February 2, 1898 – October 9, 1971), commonly known as "Red Pepper Sam", was an American actor and the original voice of Popeye the Sailor in animated cartoons.