John Grant | |
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| Born | 27 December 1891 Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | 19 November 1955 (aged 63) Palm Desert, California, United States |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Spouse | Dorothy Maye Grant |
John Grant (December 27, 1891 – November 19, 1955) was a comedy writer best known for his association with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Costello called him their "chief idea man".[1] Grant contributed to Abbott and Costello's radio, film and live television scripts, as well as the films of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and Ma and Pa Kettle.
- ^ STEWART, R.W. (11 Aug 1940). "THE 'HOKIEST OF THE HOKE': Stepping Out of the Old Joke Book, Abbott and Costello Clown On the Air in Unrestrained Fashion". The New York Times. p. 110.