Billy Barty

Billy Barty

1924-10-25 – 2000-12-23 (age 76) Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
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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.

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Known For

Masters of the Universe
Legend
Legend

1985

as Screwball

Willow
Willow

1988

as High Aldwin

The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings

1978

as Character Actor (voice)

Bride of Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein

1935

as Baby (uncredited)

Life Stinks
Life Stinks

1991

as Willy

Foul Play
Foul Play

1978

as J.J. MacKuen

Joys
Joys

1976

as Self

UHF
UHF

1989

as Noodles MacIntosh

Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders

1994

as Billy Barty

Gold Diggers of 1933
Gold Diggers of 1933

1933

as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014

as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)

Tough Guys
Tough Guys

1986

as Philly

Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test

1978

as Lester

Roustabout
Roustabout

1964

as Billy (uncredited)

Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade

1933

as Mouse (uncredited)

Firepower
Firepower

1979

as Dominic Carbone

Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred

1937

as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)

The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust

1975

as Abe Kusich