Sue Costello
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Born Name:
Sue Costello
Born Date: April 2, 1968
Born Place: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts
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Occupations: Actress, comedian, writer, producer
Brief Biography: Sue Costello is known for her raw, autobiographical comedy and distinct Boston accent. Born and raised in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester, Massachusetts, she rose to prominence in the comedy scene before starring in her own self-titled television series, Costello, on FOX.
Early Life and Career:
She began her career in Boston before relocating to Manhattan.
Breakthrough: She appeared in Southie (1998) with Donnie Wahlberg and Once in the Life (2000) with Laurence Fishburne.
"Costello": In 1998, she starred in, produced, and co-created the Fox sitcom Costello, which was loosely based on her life.
Film and Television Highlights:
Television: Appeared on NYPD Blue, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Premium Blend, and Comics Unleashed.
Last Comic Standing: She was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2004.
Film: Notable film roles include The Fighter (2010), The Witching Hour, and Best Man in the Dark.
One-Woman Shows and Later Work:
Costello has focused on writing and performing highly personal one-woman plays that explore her upbringing in Boston and experiences in Hollywood:
Minus 32 Million Words (2010): A critically acclaimed show exploring her childhood and life in Los Angeles.
I Wasn't Trying to be Funny (2015): A follow-up piece that took 17 years to complete.
#IamSueCostello.
Other Projects:
Podcasting: She launched her own weekly podcast, The Kadoozie Kast with Sue Costello.
Coaching: Costello provides private coaching and workshops to help artists with communication and building authentic performances.
Born Date: April 2, 1968
Born Place: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actress, comedian, writer, producer
Brief Biography: Sue Costello is known for her raw, autobiographical comedy and distinct Boston accent. Born and raised in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester, Massachusetts, she rose to prominence in the comedy scene before starring in her own self-titled television series, Costello, on FOX.
Early Life and Career:
She began her career in Boston before relocating to Manhattan.
Breakthrough: She appeared in Southie (1998) with Donnie Wahlberg and Once in the Life (2000) with Laurence Fishburne.
"Costello": In 1998, she starred in, produced, and co-created the Fox sitcom Costello, which was loosely based on her life.
Film and Television Highlights:
Television: Appeared on NYPD Blue, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Premium Blend, and Comics Unleashed.
Last Comic Standing: She was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2004.
Film: Notable film roles include The Fighter (2010), The Witching Hour, and Best Man in the Dark.
One-Woman Shows and Later Work:
Costello has focused on writing and performing highly personal one-woman plays that explore her upbringing in Boston and experiences in Hollywood:
Minus 32 Million Words (2010): A critically acclaimed show exploring her childhood and life in Los Angeles.
I Wasn't Trying to be Funny (2015): A follow-up piece that took 17 years to complete.
#IamSueCostello.
Other Projects:
Podcasting: She launched her own weekly podcast, The Kadoozie Kast with Sue Costello.
Coaching: Costello provides private coaching and workshops to help artists with communication and building authentic performances.