Billy Barty
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
The Hollywood Shorties
The Hollywood Shorties
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
as Self (archive footage)
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
as Self (archive footage)
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
as Himself
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
as Himself
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as Funeral Eulogist
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as Funeral Eulogist
Television: The First Fifty Years
as Self
Television: The First Fifty Years
as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
as Self
Stand Tall
as Self
Stand Tall
as Self
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
as Prospector Pike
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
as Prospector Pike
The Naked Truth
as The Bell Boy
The Naked Truth
as The Bell Boy
Life Stinks
as Willy
Life Stinks
as Willy
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure
as Jerome the Gnome
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure
as Jerome the Gnome
The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice)
The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice)
Lobster Man from Mars
as Mr. Throckmorton
Lobster Man from Mars
as Mr. Throckmorton
Diggin' Up Business
as Crosby
Diggin' Up Business
as Crosby
Wishful Thinking
as Gypsy
Wishful Thinking
as Gypsy
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
as Figment (voice)
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
as Figment (voice)
UHF
as Noodles MacIntosh
UHF
as Noodles MacIntosh
Willow
as High Aldwin
Willow
as High Aldwin
Snow White
as Iddy
Snow White
as Iddy
Off the Mark
as The Little Russian
Off the Mark
as The Little Russian
Body Slam
as Tim McClusky
Body Slam
as Tim McClusky
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Uncle Lester (voice)
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Uncle Lester (voice)
Legend
as Screwball
Legend
as Screwball
Night Patrol
as Captain Lewis
Night Patrol
as Captain Lewis
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
Firepower
as Dominic Carbone
Firepower
as Dominic Carbone
Foul Play
as J.J. MacKuen
Foul Play
as J.J. MacKuen
Rabbit Test
as Lester
Rabbit Test
as Lester
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Little Man
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Little Man
The Amazing Dobermans
as Samson
The Amazing Dobermans
as Samson
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Assistant Director
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Assistant Director
Twin Detectives
as Bartender
Twin Detectives
as Bartender
W.C. Fields and Me
as Ludwig
W.C. Fields and Me
as Ludwig
Joys
as Self
Joys
as Self
Sixpack Annie
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Sixpack Annie
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Punch and Jody
as Stilts
Punch and Jody
as Stilts
The Godmothers
as The Hawk
The Godmothers
as The Hawk
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Fol-de-Rol
as Artist / Costumed Characters
Fol-de-Rol
as Artist / Costumed Characters
Pufnstuf
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
Pufnstuf
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
The Perils of Pauline
as Pygmy Leader
The Perils of Pauline
as Pygmy Leader
Harum Scarum
as Baba
Harum Scarum
as Baba
Roustabout
as Billy (uncredited)
Roustabout
as Billy (uncredited)
Billy Rose's Jumbo
as Joey The Circus Clown
Billy Rose's Jumbo
as Joey The Circus Clown
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
George Tackles the Land
as Mr. N
George Tackles the Land
as Mr. N
The Clown
as Billy (uncredited)
The Clown
as Billy (uncredited)
Pygmy Island
as Kimba
Pygmy Island
as Kimba
Three Wise Fools
as Bit
Three Wise Fools
as Bit
Nothing Sacred
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Nothing Sacred
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Mustard-Seed
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Mustard-Seed
Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited)
Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited)
The Hollywood Gad-About
as Brat (uncredited)
The Hollywood Gad-About
as Brat (uncredited)
Mickey's Minstrels
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Minstrels
as Billy McGuire
Alice in Wonderland
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Alice in Wonderland
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Footlight Parade
as Mouse (uncredited)
Footlight Parade
as Mouse (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Mickey's Busy Day
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Busy Day
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Wildcats
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Wildcats
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Rebellion
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Rebellion
as Mickey's brother
Daddy Long Legs
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
Daddy Long Legs
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
In Conference
as Milton Horowitz
In Conference
as Milton Horowitz