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Billy Barty

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Billy Barty

Born October 25, 1924 in Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USADied December 23, 2000114 films

Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti; October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. In adult life, he stood 3 feet, 9 inches (1.14 m) tall, due to cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism, and because of his short stature he was often cast in movies opposite taller performers for comic effect. He specialized in outspoken or wisecracking characters. During the 1950s, he became a television star, appearing regularly in the Spike Jones ensemble.

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Bride of Frankenstein posterFirst watchBride of Frankenstein19357.5as Baby (uncredited)Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to…View film

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Willow poster7.0Willow1988The Rescuers Down Under poster6.6The Rescuers Down Under1990The Lord of the Rings poster6.6The Lord of the Rings1978Legend poster6.3Legend1985Masters of the Universe poster5.9Masters of the Universe1987UHF poster6.7UHF1989Gold Diggers of 1933 poster7.2Gold Diggers of 19331933Foul Play poster6.3Foul Play1978

Filmography

114 films as actor
  1. 2000The Extreme Adventures of Super DaveFuneral Eulogist
  2. 1995Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. TaggartProspector Pike
  3. 1994Radioland MurdersBilly Barty
  4. 1992The Naked TruthThe Bell Boy
  5. 1991Life StinksWilly
  6. 1991Runaway RalphUncle Lester (Voice)
  7. 1991Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem AdventureJerome the Gnome
  8. 1990The Rescuers Down UnderBaitmouse (voice)
  9. 1990Lobster Man from MarsMr. Throckmorton
  10. 1990Diggin' Up BusinessCrosby
  11. 1990Wishful ThinkingGypsy
  12. 1989What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?Figment (voice)
  13. 1989Where Does Time Fly?Figment (voice)
  14. 1989Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in WonderlandFigment (voice)
  15. 1989Reading Magic with Figment and Peter PanFigment (voice)
  16. 1989UHFNoodles
  17. 1988Would You Eat a Blue Potato?Figment (voice)
  18. 1988How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?Figment (voice)
  19. 1988Do Dragons Dream?Figment (voice)
  20. 1988How Does Sound Sound?Figment (voice)
  21. 1988What Can You See by Looking?Figment (voice)
  22. 1988How Does It Feel to Fly?Figment (voice)
  23. 1988WillowHigh Aldwin
  24. 1987Snow WhiteIddy
  25. 1987Off the MarkThe Little Russian
  26. 1987Masters of the UniverseGwildor
  27. 1987RumpelstiltskinRumpelstiltskin
  28. 1986Body SlamTim McClusky
  29. 1986The Mouse and the MotorcycleUncle Lester (voice)
  30. 1986Tough GuysPhilly
  31. 1985Star FairiesTroll (voice)
  32. 1985LegendScrewball
  33. 1984Night PatrolCaptain Lewis
  34. 1981Under the RainbowOtto Kriegling
  35. 1980Hardly WorkingSammy
  36. 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.Jimmy
  37. 1979FirepowerDominic Carbone
  38. 1978The Lord of the RingsCharacter Actor (voice)
  39. 1978Foul PlayJ.J. MacKuen
  40. 1978Rabbit TestLester
  41. 1977The Happy Hooker Goes to WashingtonLittle Man
  42. 1977Great DayBilly
  43. 1976The Amazing DobermansSamson
  44. 1976The Paul Lynde Halloween SpecialGallows
  45. 1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodAssistant Director
  46. 1976Twin DetectivesBartender
  47. 1976W.C. Fields and MeLudwig
  48. 1975Sixpack AnniePie Vendor (uncredited)
  49. 1975Demon, DemonMax
  50. 1975The Day of the LocustAbe Kusich
  51. 1974Punch and JodyStilts
  52. 1973The GodmothersThe Hawk
  53. 1973The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood BowlCleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
  54. 1972Fol-de-RolArtist / Costumed Characters
  55. 1970PufnstufGoogy Gopher / Orville Pelican
  56. 1967The Perils of PaulinePygmy Leader
  57. 1966Clown AlleyLittle Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
  58. 1965Harum ScarumBaba
  59. 1964RoustaboutBilly (uncredited)
  60. 1962Billy Rose's JumboJoey The Circus Clown
  61. 1962The Wonderful World of the Brothers GrimmThe Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
  62. 1957The UndeadThe Imp
  63. 1954Fireman Save My ChildClarinetist Inside Tuba
  64. 1953The ClownBilly (uncredited)
  65. 1950Pygmy IslandKimba
  66. 1946Three Wise FoolsBit
  67. 1945Mickey the GreatBilly McGuire
  68. 1937Nothing SacredBoy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
  69. 1935A Midsummer Night's DreamMustard-Seed
  70. 1935Bride of FrankensteinBaby (uncredited)
  71. 1934Gift of GabThe Baby
  72. 1934Mickey's Medicine ManBilly McGuire
  73. 1934Mickey's RescueBilly McGuire
  74. 1934Mickey's MinstrelsBilly McGuire
  75. 1933Alice in WonderlandWhite Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
  76. 1933Mickey's Covered WagonBilly McGuire
  77. 1933Roman ScandalsLittle Eddie (uncredited)
  78. 1933Mickey's Tent ShowBilly McGuire
  79. 1933Footlight ParadeMouse (uncredited)
  80. 1933Mickey's TouchdownBilly
  81. 1933Mickey's DisguisesBilly McGuire
  82. 1933Gold Diggers of 1933Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
  83. 1933Mickey's RaceBilly McGuire - Mickey's brother
  84. 1933Out All NightChild
  85. 1933Mickey's Ape ManBilly McGuire
  86. 1932Mickey's Big BusinessBilly McGuire
  87. 1932Mickey's Busy DayBilly McGuire
  88. 1931Mickey's Helping HandBilly McGuire
  89. 1931Over the HillShelby Boy (uncredited)
  90. 1931Who's Who in the ZooArthur
  91. 1931Mickey's Thrill HuntersMickey's brother
  92. 1931Mickey's WildcatsMickey's brother
  93. 1931GoldieChild
  94. 1931Mickey's RebellionMickey's brother
  95. 1931Daddy Long LegsBilly - Orphan (uncredited)
  96. 1931In ConferenceMilton Horowitz
  97. 1931Second Hand KissesOrphan boy
  98. 1931Mickey's StampedeMickey's Brother
  99. 1930A Hollywood Theme SongLittle Boy (uncredited)
  100. 1930Soup to NutsJunior (uncredited)
  101. 1930Mickey's WarriorsBilly McGuire - Mickey's Brother
  102. 1930Mickey's WhirlwindsMickey's Brother
  103. 1930Mickey's LuckBilly McGuire
  104. 1930Mickey's ChampsBilly McGuire
  105. 1930Half a HeroThe Baby
  106. 1929Mickey's Big MomentMickey's Brother
  107. 1929Mickey's Mix-UpMickey's Brother
  108. 1929Mickey's Midnite FolliesMickey's Brother
  109. 1928Mickey's Big Game HuntMickey's brother
  110. 1928No Kidding
  111. 1928Mickey the DetectiveMickey's Brother
  112. 1928Mickey in SchoolBaby (unconfirmed)
  113. 1927Mickey's ElevenBaby(unconfirmed)
  114. 1927Mickey's PalsThe Baby