Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Actor

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.

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Date of Birth: 25 Oct 1924 (101 years)

Place of Birth: Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Filmography

Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe

1987EN
Legend

Legend

1985EN, IT
Tough Guys

Tough Guys

1986EN
Pufnstuf

Pufnstuf

1970EN
UHF

UHF

1989EN, ES
Willow

Willow

1988EN
Nothing Sacred

Nothing Sacred

1937EN
Foul Play

Foul Play

1978EN
The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under

1990EN
Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein

1935EN
Footlight Parade

Footlight Parade

1933EN
Roustabout

Roustabout

1964EN
The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

1978EN
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1933EN
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014EN