Anthony Costello, a multifaceted individual, was born in Andover, Massachusetts, to Dorcas Curley and Phillip Anthony Costello. He grew up in the same town alongside his brother Michael, surrounded by the quintessential American landscape.
Following his 1955 graduation from Phillips Andover Academy, Costello embarked on a journey of artistic exploration, attending the Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Florence in Italy, and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he earned a master of fine arts degree.
Throughout his life, Costello experimented with various artistic mediums, including painting, which remained a lifelong passion. He also had a profound love for theatre, touring with the Cleveland Playhouse in 1961. His theatrical pursuits led him to appear in Boston productions and eventually on Broadway. In 1963, he made the bold decision to relocate to Hollywood, seeking new opportunities in film and television.
In 1974, Costello began writing a story that would eventually become a mini-series and a novel. After completing the manuscript, he was left without a role in the production. Despite some studio producers showing interest, they ultimately declined the project when Costello insisted on being involved as the scriptwriter. Undeterred, Bantam Books published the novel, titled "Jericho," in early 1982.
"Jericho" is a poignant love story set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the union movement, and the struggle between bosses in a declining Massachusetts mill town in the 1930s. This captivating novel showcases Costello's remarkable writing talent.
Anthony Costello's life came to a close at his home, where he had been battling AIDS.
