Billy Barty
119 movies · 38 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 25, 1924
- Died
- Dec 23, 2000 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- William John Bertanzetti
Biography
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Billy Barty: movies and TV shows
Acting (157)
- 2016
- 2014 Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2000 The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as Funeral Eulogist
- 1999
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995 Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
as Prospector Pike
- 1994 Radioland Murders
as Billy Barty
- 1993
- 1992 The Naked Truth
as The Bell Boy
- 1992
- 1991 Life Stinks
as Willy
- 1991 Runaway Ralph
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
- 1991 Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure
as Jerome the Gnome
- 1990 The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice)
- 1990
- 1990 Lobster Man from Mars
as Mr. Throckmorton
- 1990 Diggin' Up Business
as Crosby
- 1990 Wishful Thinking
as Gypsy
- 1989 Where Does Time Fly?
as Figment (voice)
- 1989 What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
as Figment (voice)
- 1989 Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland
as Figment (voice)
- 1989 Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan
as Figment (voice)
- 1989 UHF
as Noodles
- 1988 Would You Eat a Blue Potato?
as Figment (voice)
- 1988 Do Dragons Dream?
as Figment (voice)
- 1988 How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
as Figment (voice)
- 1988 How Does Sound Sound?
as Figment (voice)
- 1988 What Can You See by Looking?
as Figment (voice)
- 1988 How Does It Feel to Fly?
as Figment (voice)
- 1988 Willow
as High Aldwin
- 1987 Snow White
as Iddy
- 1987 Off the Mark
as The Little Russian
- 1987
- 1987 Masters of the Universe
as Gwildor
- 1987 Rumpelstiltskin
as Rumpelstiltskin
- 1986 Body Slam
as Tim McClusky
- 1986 The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Uncle Lester (voice)
- 1986 Tough Guys
as Philly
- 1986
- 1985 Star Fairies
as Troll (voice)
- 1985
- 1985 Legend
as Screwball
- 1985
- 1984 Night Patrol
as Captain Lewis
- 1983
- 1983 EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
- 1981 Under the Rainbow
as Otto Kriegling
- 1980 Hardly Working
as Sammy
- 1979 Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Jimmy
- 1979
- 1979 Firepower
as Dominic Carbone
- 1979
- 1978 The Lord of the Rings
as Character Actor (voice)
- 1978 Foul Play
as J.J. MacKuen
- 1978 Rabbit Test
as Lester
- 1978
- 1977
- 1977
- 1977
- 1977 The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Little Man
- 1977 Great Day
as Billy
- 1976 The Amazing Dobermans
as Samson
- 1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
as Gallows
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Assistant Director
- 1976 Twin Detectives
as Bartender
- 1976 W.C. Fields and Me
as Ludwig
- 1975 Sixpack Annie
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
- 1975 Demon, Demon
as Max
- 1975 The Day of the Locust
as Abe Kusich
- 1975
- 1974 Punch and Jody
as Stilts
- 1974
- 1974
- 1973 The Godmothers
as The Hawk
- 1973 The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
- 1973
- 1972
- 1972 Fol-de-Rol
as Artist / Costumed Characters
- 1970
- 1970 Pufnstuf
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
- 1969
- 1967 The Perils of Pauline
as Pygmy Leader
- 1966 Clown Alley
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
- 1966
- 1965 Harum Scarum
as Baba
- 1965
- 1964 Roustabout
as Billy (uncredited)
- 1962 Billy Rose's Jumbo
as Joey The Circus Clown
- 1962
- 1962 The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
- 1960
- 1959
- 1959
- 1958
- 1958
- 1957 The Undead
as The Imp
- 1956
- 1955
- 1954 George Tackles the Land
as Mr. N
- 1954 Fireman Save My Child
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
- 1954
- 1953
- 1953 The Clown
as Billy (uncredited)
- 1950 Pygmy Island
as Kimba
- 1946 Three Wise Fools
as Bit
- 1945 Mickey the Great
as Billy McGuire
- 1937 Nothing Sacred
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
- 1935 A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Mustard-Seed
- 1935 Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited)
- 1934 The Hollywood Gad-About
as Brat (uncredited)
- 1934 Gift of Gab
as The Baby
- 1934 Mickey's Medicine Man
as Billy McGuire
- 1934 Mickey's Rescue
as Billy McGuire
- 1934 Mickey's Minstrels
as Billy McGuire
- 1933 Alice in Wonderland
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
- 1933 Mickey's Covered Wagon
as Billy McGuire
- 1933 Roman Scandals
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
- 1933 Mickey's Tent Show
as Billy McGuire
- 1933 Footlight Parade
as Mouse (uncredited)
- 1933 Mickey's Touchdown
as Billy
- 1933 Mickey's Disguises
as Billy McGuire
- 1933 Gold Diggers of 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
- 1933 Mickey's Race
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
- 1933 Out All Night
as Child
- 1933 Mickey's Ape Man
as Billy McGuire
- 1932 Mickey's Big Business
as Billy McGuire
- 1932 Mickey's Busy Day
as Billy McGuire
- 1931 Mickey's Helping Hand
as Billy McGuire
- 1931 Over the Hill
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
- 1931 Who's Who in the Zoo
as Arthur
- 1931 Mickey's Thrill Hunters
as Mickey's brother
- 1931 Mickey's Wildcats
as Mickey's brother
- 1931 Goldie
as Child
- 1931 Mickey's Rebellion
as Mickey's brother
- 1931 Daddy Long Legs
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
- 1931 In Conference
as Milton Horowitz
- 1931 Second Hand Kisses
as Orphan boy
- 1931 Mickey's Stampede
as Mickey's Brother
- 1930 A Hollywood Theme Song
as Little Boy (uncredited)
- 1930 Soup to Nuts
as Junior (uncredited)
- 1930 Mickey's Warriors
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
- 1930 Mickey's Whirlwinds
as Mickey's Brother
- 1930 Mickey's Luck
as Billy McGuire
- 1930 Mickey's Champs
as Billy McGuire
- 1930 Half a Hero
as The Baby
- 1929 Mickey's Big Moment
as Mickey's Brother
- 1929 Mickey's Mix-Up
as Mickey's Brother
- 1929 Mickey's Midnite Follies
as Mickey's Brother
- 1928 Mickey's Big Game Hunt
as Mickey's brother
- 1928
- 1928 Mickey the Detective
as Mickey's Brother
- 1928 Mickey in School
as Baby (unconfirmed)
- 1927 Mickey's Eleven
as Baby(unconfirmed)
- 1927 Mickey's Pals
as The Baby
Talk shows and appearances (14)
- 2006
- 2002
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1997
- 1995 MADtv
2 episodes
- 1981
- 1978
- 1976
- 1968 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1 episode
- 1952 This Is Your Life
1 episode
- 1950 The Colgate Comedy Hour
1 episode
- 1950 The Bob Hope Show
1 episode