From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924-10-25 |
| Died | 2000-12-23 |
Movies
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
as Himself
2002
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as Funeral Eulogist
2000
1999
1998
Stand Tall
as Himself
1997
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
as Prospector Pike
1995
Radioland Murders
as Billy Barty
1994
The Naked Truth
as The Bell Boy
1992
Life Stinks
as Willy
1991
Runaway Ralph
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
1991
The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice)
1990
Lobster Man from Mars
as Mr. Throckmorton
1990
Wishful Thinking
as Gypsy
1990
Diggin' Up Business
as Crosby
1990
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
as Figment (voice)
1989
Where Does Time Fly?
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 MacIntosh
1989
Would You Eat a Blue Potato?
as Figment (voice)
1988
How Does It Feel to Fly?
as Figment (voice)
1988
What Can You See by Looking?
as Figment (voice)
1988
How Does Sound Sound?
as Figment (voice)
1988
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
as Figment (voice)
1988
Do Dragons Dream?
as Figment (voice)
1988
Willow
as High Aldwin
1988
Off the Mark
as The Little Russian
1987
Masters of the Universe
as Gwildor
1987
Snow White
as Iddy
1987
Rumpelstiltskin
as Rumpelstiltskin
1987
Body Slam
as Tim McClusky
1986
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Uncle Lester (voice)
1986
Tough Guys
as Philly
1986
Star Fairies
as Troll (voice)
1985
Legend
as Screwball
1985
Night Patrol
as Captain Lewis
1984
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Figment
1983
Being Different
as Self
1981
Under the Rainbow
as Otto Kriegling
1981
Hardly Working
as Sammy
1980
Skatetown U.S.A.
as Jimmy
1979
Firepower
as Dominic Carbone
1979
The Lord of the Rings
as Character Actor (voice)
1978
1978
Foul Play
as J.J. MacKuen
1978
Rabbit Test
as Lester
1978
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Little Man
1977
Great Day
as Billy
1977
The Amazing Dobermans
as Samson
1976
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
as Gallows
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
1976
Joys
as Self
1976
1975
Demon, Demon
as Max
1975
The Day of the Locust
as Abe Kusich
1975
Punch and Jody
as Stilts
1974
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
Fol-de-Rol
as Artist / Costumed Characters
1972
Pufnstuf
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
1970
The Perils of Pauline
as Pygmy Leader
1967
Clown Alley
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
1966
Harum Scarum
as Baba
1965
Roustabout
as Billy (uncredited)
1964
Billy Rose's Jumbo
as Joey The Circus Clown
1962
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
1962
The Undead
as The Imp
1957
Fireman Save My Child
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
1954
The Clown
as Billy (uncredited)
1953
Pygmy Island
as Kimba
1950
Three Wise Fools
as Bit
1946
Nothing Sacred
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
1937
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Mustard-Seed
1935
Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited)
1935
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
1934
Mickey's Minstrels
as Billy McGuire
1934
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
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
1933
Mickey's Big Business
as Billy McGuire
1932
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
Second Hand Kisses
as Orphan boy
1931
Mickey's Stampede
as Mickey's Brother
1931
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
1930
Mickey's Big Moment
as Mickey's Brother
1929
Mickey's Mix-Up
as Mickey's Brother
1929
Mickey's Surprise
as Mickey's Brother
1929
Mickey's Midnite Follies
as Mickey's Brother
1929
1928
Mickey the Detective
as Mickey's Brother
1928
Mickey's Pals
as The Baby
1927
Billy Barty hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows