Billy Barty
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.
Filmography
- No poster
The Hollywood Shorties
2016
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
2002
as Himself
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
2000
as Funeral Eulogist
- No poster
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998
as Self
Vaudeville
1997
as Self
Stand Tall
1997
as Self
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
1995
as Prospector Pike
Radioland Murders
1994
as Billy Barty
The Naked Truth
1992
as The Bell Boy
Life Stinks
1991
as Willy
Runaway Ralph
1991
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure
1991
as Jerome the Gnome
The Rescuers Down Under
1990
as Baitmouse (voice)
Lobster Man from Mars
1990
as Mr. Throckmorton
Diggin' Up Business
1990
as Crosby
Wishful Thinking
1990
as Gypsy
- No poster
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
1989
as Figment (voice)
- No poster
Where Does Time Fly?
1989
as Figment (voice)
Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland
1989
as Figment (voice)
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan
1989
as Figment (voice)
UHF
1989
as Noodles MacIntosh