Share:

Billy Barty

Actor | * 10/25/1924 († 76, 12/23/2000) | Millsboro, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti, October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. In adult life, he stood 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) tall, due to cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism. Because of his short stature, he was often cast in films opposite taller performers for comic effect. He specialized in outspoken or wisecracking characters. During the 1950s, he became a television actor, appearing regularly in the Spike Jones ensemble. In the early 1970s he was a staple in a variety of roles in children's TV programs produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. Also an activist for people with dwarfism, he founded the Little People of America organization in 1957. ()
Photo of Billy Barty
Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secr ...

Under the Rainbow

PG

1981 | 2.6/5 | 1h 38min
Comedy
available on:
Watch now!
Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save ...

Legend

PG

1985 | 3.1/5 | 1h 34min
Adventure, Fantasy
available on:
Watch now!
The world of Eternia in the aftermath of Skeletor's war on Castle Grayskull, which he has won after seizing Grayskull and the surrounding city using a cosmic key developed by the locksmith Gwildor. Th ...

Masters of the Universe

PG

1987 | 2.8/5 | 1h 46min
Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!
The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's ent ...

Willow

PG

1988 | 3.5/5 | 2h 6min
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
available on:
Watch now!

Awards & Nominations for Billy Barty

Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame 3x Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Movies with Billy Barty as Actor(110)

2016 The Hollywood Shorties
as himself2002 Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
as Funeral Eulogist2000 The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as himself1998 An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
as himself1997 Stand Tall
as himself1994 Radioland Murders
1994 Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
as The Bell Boy1992 The Naked Truth
as Willy1991 Life Stinks
as Mr. Throckmorton1990 Lobster Man from Mars
as Gypsy1990 Wishful Thinking
as Baitmouse (voice)1990 The Rescuers Down Under
as Crosby1990 Diggin' Up Business
as Figment (voice)1989 Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan
as Figment (voice)1989 What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
as Figment (voice)1989 Where Does Time Fly?
as Noodles MacIntosh1989 UHF
as Figment (voice)1988 How Does Sound Sound?
as Figment (voice)1988 Would You Eat a Blue Potato?
as Figment (voice)1988 How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
as High Aldwin1988 Willow
as Figment (voice)1988 Do Dragons Dream?
as Figment (voice)1988 How Does It Feel to Fly?
as Figment (voice)1988 What Can You See by Looking?
as Gwildor1987 Masters of the Universe
as Rumpelstiltskin1987 Rumpelstiltskin
as The Little Russian1987 Off the Mark
as Iddy1987 Snow White
as Philly1986 Tough Guys
as Uncle Lester (voice)1986 The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Tim McClusky1986 Body Slam
as Screwball1985 Legend
as Troll (voice)1985 Star Fairies
as Captain Lewis1984 Night Patrol
as Figment1983 EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Otto Kriegling1981 Under the Rainbow
as Sammy1981 Hardly Working
as himself1981 Being Different
as Jimmy1979 Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Dominic Carbone1979 Firepower
as Character Actor (voice)1978 The Lord of the Rings
as himself1978 The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
as J.J. MacKuen1978 Foul Play
as Lester1978 Rabbit Test
as Little Man1977 The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Bartender1976 Twin Detectives
as Gallows1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
as Ludwig1976 W.C. Fields and Me
as Assistant Director1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Samson1976 The Amazing Dobermans
as himself1976 Joys
1975 Six Pack Annie
as Abe Kusich1975 The Day of the Locust
as Max1975 Demon, Demon
as Stilts1974 Punch and Jody
as The Hawk1973 The Godmothers
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant1973 The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican1970 Pufnstuf
as Pygmy Leader1967 The Perils of Pauline
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse1966 Clown Alley
as Baba1965 Harum Scarum
as Billy (uncredited)1964 Roustabout
as Joey The Circus Clown1962 Billy Rose's Jumbo
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess")1962 The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as The Imp1957 The Undead
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba (uncredited)1954 Fireman Save My Child
as Billy (uncredited)1953 The Clown
as Kimba1950 Pygmy Island
as Bit1946 Three Wise Fools
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)1937 Nothing Sacred
as Mustard-Seed1935 A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Baby (uncredited)1935 The Bride of Frankenstein
as Brat (uncredited)1934 The Hollywood Gad-About
as The Baby1934 Gift of Gab
as Billy McGuire1934 Mickey's Minstrels
as Billy1934 Mickey's Rescue
as Billy McGuire1934 Mickey's Medicine Man
as Child1933 Out All Night
as Little Eddie (uncredited)1933 Roman Scandals
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)1933 Alice in Wonderland
as Mouse (uncredited)1933 Footlight Parade
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)1933 Gold Diggers of 1933
as Billy1933 Mickey's Ape Man
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother1933 Mickey's Race
as Billy McGuire1933 Mickey's Tent Show
as Billy McGuire1933 Mickey's Covered Wagon
as Billy1933 Mickey's Touchdown
as Billy McGuire1932 Mickey's Big Business
as Child1931 Goldie
as Arthur1931 Who's Who in the Zoo
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)1931 Daddy Long Legs
as Mickey's Brother1931 Mickey's Stampede
as Mickey's brother1931 Mickey's Wildcats
as Billy McGuire1931 Mickey's Helping Hand
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)1931 Over the Hill
as Mickey's brother1931 Mickey's Rebellion
as Mickey's brother1931 Mickey's Thrill Hunters
as Orphan boy1931 Second Hand Kisses
as Junior (uncredited)1930 Soup to Nuts
as Little Boy (uncredited)1930 A Hollywood Theme Song
1930 Half a Hero
as Billy McGuire1930 Mickey's Champs
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother1930 Mickey's Warriors
as Billy McGuire1930 Mickey's Luck
as Mickey's Brother1929 Mickey's Surprise
as Mickey's Brother1929 Mickey's Big Moment
as Mickey's Brother1929 Mickey's Mix-Up
1928 No Kidding
as Mickey's Brother1928 Mickey the Detective
as The Baby1927 Mickey's Pals

TV Shows/Series with Billy Barty as Actor(36)

1999 L.A. Heat
as Hips McManus (voice)1997 The New Batman Adventures
1996 E! True Hollywood Story
as himself1995 MADtv
as Chris (voice)1993 Frasier
1989 Nasty Boys
as King Brian (voice)1987 DuckTales
1986 Wildfire
as Edgar Lindstrom1985 The Golden Girls
1985 Moonlighting
1983 Ace Crawford, Private Eye
1979 Hart to Hart
as Ralph Warren1977 The Love Boat
1977 CHiPs
1977 Man from Atlantis
as News Vendor1976 Charlie's Angels
1976 Dr. Shrinker
as Mr. Resnick1975 Barney Miller
1974 Little House on the Prairie
1974 Chico and the Man
as Sigmund Ooze1973 Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
1972 The Waltons
1970 The Bugaloos
as himself1967 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1966 Jericho
1965 Get Smart
as Barker1962 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Sam1960 Thriller
1959 Rawhide
1959 Mr. Lucky
1958 Peter Gunn
1956 Circus Boy
as George1955 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Second Clown1953 GE Theater
as himself1952 This Is Your Life
as himself1950 The Colgate Comedy Hour

Full Name: Billy Barty
Born: Saturday, 10/25 1924 (October) in Millsboro, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Died: Saturday, 12/23 2000 (December) in Glendale (aged: 76)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City College
Other names for Billy Barty (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"William John Bertanzetti"
Billy Barty frequently works together with these people:
Mickey Rooney (25x, Actor)
Virginia Gregg (16x, Actress)
Jimmy Robinson (15x, Actor)
Phyllis Thaxter (14x, Actress)
Delia Bogard (14x, Cast)
Vera Miles (13x, Actress)
Peter Cullen (13x, Actor)
Jeanette Nolan (13x, Actress)
John Zaremba (13x, Actor)
Raymond Bailey (13x, Actor)
Harry Tyler (13x, Actor)
Robert H. Harris (13x, Actor)
Maintain information on this page as an official partner
Is any information about this person incorrect or missing? Give us a hint!
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:10501, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024