Billy Barty
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 25, 1924
- Died
- December 23, 2000
- Birthplace
- Millsboro, Pennsylvania, 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 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 2016
Actor
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
- Television: The First Fifty Years
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
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure 1991
as Jerome the Gnome
Runaway Ralph 1991
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
The Rescuers Down Under 1990
as Baitmouse (voice)
Lobster Man from Mars 1990
as Mr. Throckmorton
Wishful Thinking 1990
as Gypsy
Diggin' Up Business 1990
as Crosby
- Where Does Time Fly?
Where Does Time Fly? 1989
as Figment (voice)
- What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra? 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
- How Does It Feel to Fly?
How Does It Feel to Fly? 1988
as Figment (voice)
- What Can You See by Looking?
What Can You See by Looking? 1988
as Figment (voice)
- How Does Sound Sound?
How Does Sound Sound? 1988
as Figment (voice)
- Do Dragons Dream?
Do Dragons Dream? 1988
as Figment (voice)
- How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant? 1988
as Figment (voice)
- Would You Eat a Blue Potato?
Would You Eat a Blue Potato? 1988
as Figment (voice)
Willow 1988
as High Aldwin
Snow White 1987
as Iddy
Off the Mark 1987
as The Little Russian
Masters of the Universe 1987
as Gwildor
Rumpelstiltskin 1987
as Rumpelstiltskin
Body Slam 1986
as Tim McClusky
The Mouse and the Motorcycle 1986
as Uncle Lester (voice)
Tough Guys 1986
as Philly
Star Fairies 1985
as Troll (voice)
Legend 1985
as Screwball
Night Patrol 1984
as Captain Lewis
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program 1983
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
Being Different 1981
as Self
Under the Rainbow 1981
as Otto Kriegling
Hardly Working 1980
as Sammy
Skatetown, U.S.A. 1979
as Jimmy
Firepower 1979
as Dominic Carbone
The Lord of the Rings 1978
as Character Actor (voice)
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars 1978
as Self
Foul Play 1978
as J.J. MacKuen
Rabbit Test 1978
as Lester
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington 1977
as Little Man
Great Day 1977
as Billy
The Amazing Dobermans 1976
as Samson
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special 1976
as Gallows
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 1976
as Assistant Director
Twin Detectives 1976
as Bartender
W.C. Fields and Me 1976
as Ludwig
Joys 1976
as Self
Sixpack Annie 1975
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Demon, Demon 1975
as Max
The Day of the Locust 1975
as Abe Kusich
Punch and Jody 1974
as Stilts
The Godmothers 1973
as The Hawk
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl 1973
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Fol-de-Rol 1972
as Artist / Costumed Characters
Pufnstuf 1970
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
The Perils of Pauline 1967
as Pygmy Leader
Clown Alley 1966
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
Harum Scarum 1965
as Baba
Roustabout 1964
as Billy (uncredited)
Billy Rose's Jumbo 1962
as Joey The Circus Clown
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm 1962
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
The Undead 1957
as The Imp
George Tackles the Land 1954
as Mr. N
Fireman Save My Child 1954
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
The Clown 1953
as Billy (uncredited)
Pygmy Island 1950
as Kimba
Three Wise Fools 1946
as Bit
Mickey the Great 1945
as Billy McGuire
Nothing Sacred 1937
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1935
as Mustard-Seed
Bride of Frankenstein 1935
as Baby (uncredited)
The Hollywood Gad-About 1934
as Brat (uncredited)
Gift of Gab 1934
as The Baby
Mickey's Medicine Man 1934
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Rescue 1934
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Minstrels 1934
as Billy McGuire
Alice in Wonderland 1933
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Mickey's Covered Wagon 1933
as Billy McGuire
Roman Scandals 1933
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Mickey's Tent Show 1933
as Billy McGuire
Footlight Parade 1933
as Mouse (uncredited)
Mickey's Touchdown 1933
as Billy
Mickey's Disguises 1933
as Billy McGuire
Gold Diggers of 1933 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Mickey's Race 1933
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Out All Night 1933
as Child
Mickey's Ape Man 1933
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Big Business 1932
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Busy Day 1932
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Helping Hand 1931
as Billy McGuire
Over the Hill 1931
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Who's Who in the Zoo 1931
as Arthur
Mickey's Thrill Hunters 1931
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Wildcats 1931
as Mickey's brother
Goldie 1931
as Child
Mickey's Rebellion 1931
as Mickey's brother
Daddy Long Legs 1931
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
In Conference 1931
as Milton Horowitz
- Second Hand Kisses
Second Hand Kisses 1931
as Orphan boy
Mickey's Stampede 1931
as Mickey's Brother
A Hollywood Theme Song 1930
as Little Boy (uncredited)
Soup to Nuts 1930
as Junior (uncredited)
Mickey's Warriors 1930
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Whirlwinds 1930
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Luck 1930
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Champs 1930
as Billy McGuire
- Half a Hero
Half a Hero 1930
as The Baby
Mickey's Big Moment 1929
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Mix-Up 1929
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Midnite Follies 1929
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Big Game Hunt 1928
as Mickey's brother
- No Kidding
No Kidding 1928
Actor
Mickey the Detective 1928
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey in School 1928
as Baby (unconfirmed)
Mickey's Eleven 1927
as Baby(unconfirmed)
Mickey's Pals 1927
as The Baby
Credits from TMDB.