Billy Barty
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1924-10-25 – 2000-12-23
Place of birth: Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Known for
Bride of Frankenstein
1935Baby (uncredited)
Willow
1988High Aldwin
The Rescuers Down Under
1990Baitmouse (voice)
Tough Guys
1986Philly
The Day of the Locust
1975Abe Kusich
A Hollywood Theme Song
1930Little Boy (uncredited)
Harum Scarum
1965Baba
Gold Diggers of 1933
1933Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Masters of the Universe
1987Gwildor
UHF
1989Noodles MacIntosh
Legend
1985Screwball
Alice in Wonderland
1933White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
The Undead
1957The Imp
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
1986Uncle Lester (voice)
Great Day
1977Billy
Clown Alley
1966Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
Under the Rainbow
1981Otto Kriegling
W.C. Fields and Me
1976Ludwig
Mickey's Whirlwinds
1930Mickey's Brother