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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
all 181
Movies 133
TV Shows 48
self 20
Voice 6
Director 1
Noodles MacIntosh (UHF)
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003)
Movie
Funeral Eulogist
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000)
Movie
Hips McManus (voice)
The New Batman Adventures (1997)
TV
6.56
Self
MADtv (1995)
TV
1
Prospector Pike
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart (1995)
Movie
Billy Barty
Radioland Murders (1994)
Movie
Chris (voice)
Frasier (1993)
TV
5.35
The Bell Boy
The Naked Truth (1992)
Movie
Uncle Lester (Voice)
Runaway Ralph (1991)
Movie
Baitmouse (voice)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
Movie
6.67
Mr. Throckmorton
Lobster Man from Mars (1990)
Movie
4.67
Noodles MacIntosh
UHF (1989)
Movie
High Aldwin
Willow (1988)
Movie
7
The Little Russian
Off the Mark (1987)
Movie
King Brian (voice)
DuckTales (1987)
TV
6.33
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin (1987)
Movie
Tim McClusky
Body Slam (1986)
Movie
Uncle Lester
The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986)
Movie
Philly
Tough Guys (1986)
Movie
Edgar Lindstrom
The Golden Girls (1985)
TV
6
Screwball
Legend (1985)
Movie
5
Billy Barty (uncredited)
Moonlighting (1985)
TV
5.99
Captain Lewis
Night Patrol (1984)
Movie
Otto Kriegling
Under the Rainbow (1981)
Movie
Dominic Carbone
Firepower (1979)
Movie
Character Actor (voice)
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Movie
8.33
J.J. MacKuen
Foul Play (1978)
Movie
6.7
Lester
Rabbit Test (1978)
Movie
Ralph Warren
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
News Vendor
Charlie's Angels (1976)
TV
6.33
Assistant Director
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
Movie
Bartender
Twin Detectives (1976)
Movie
Young Groucho Marx
Joys (1976)
Movie
Abe Kusich
The Day of the Locust (1975)
Movie
Mr. Resnick
Barney Miller (1975)
TV
5.5
The Hawk
The Godmothers (1973)
Movie
Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973)
Movie
Sigmund Ooze
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973)
TV
Artist / Costumed Characters
Fol-de-Rol (1972)
Movie
Sparky the Firefly
The Bugaloos (1970)
TV
Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
Pufnstuf (1970)
Movie
Mechanical Elf
Love, American Style (1969)
TV
Pygmy Leader
The Perils of Pauline (1967)
Movie
Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
Clown Alley (1966)
Movie
Billy (uncredited)
Roustabout (1964)
Movie
Joey The Circus Clown
Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)
Movie
The Court Jester (segment 'The Dancing Princess') (uncredited)
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
Movie
The Imp
The Undead (1957)
Movie
Clarinetist Inside Tuba
Fireman Save My Child (1954)
Movie
Second Clown
General Electric Theater (1953)
TV
Billy (uncredited)
The Clown (1953)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey the Great (1945)
Movie
Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Nothing Sacred (1937)
Movie
Mustard-Seed
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)
Movie
Baby (uncredited)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Movie
5.73
The Baby
Gift of Gab (1934)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Medicine Man (1934)
Movie
Mickey's Little Brother
Mickey's Rescue (1934)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Minstrels (1934)
Movie
White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Covered Wagon (1933)
Movie
Little Eddie (uncredited)
Roman Scandals (1933)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Tent Show (1933)
Movie
Mouse (uncredited)
Footlight Parade (1933)
Movie
Billy McGuire - Mickey's little brother
Mickey's Touchdown (1933)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Disguises (1933)
Movie
Baby in 'Pettin' in the Park' Number (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
Movie
6.22
Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Mickey's Race (1933)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Ape Man (1933)
Movie
Undetermined Minor Role
Ma's Pride and Joy (1932)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Big Business (1932)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Busy Day (1932)
Movie
Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Helping Hand (1931)
Movie
Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Over the Hill (1931)
Movie
Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Thrill Hunters (1931)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Wildcats (1931)
Movie
Child
Goldie (1931)
Movie
Mickey's brother
Mickey's Rebellion (1931)
Movie
Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
Daddy Long Legs (1931)
Movie
Orphan boy
Second Hand Kisses (1931)
Movie
Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Stampede (1931)
Movie
Little Boy
A Hollywood Theme Song (1930)
Movie
Junior (uncredited)
Soup to Nuts (1930)
Movie
Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Warriors (1930)
Movie
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Whirlwinds (1930)
Movie
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Luck (1930)
Movie
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Big Moment (1929)
Movie
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Mix-Up (1929)
Movie
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Midnite Follies (1929)
Movie
School Student
Uncle's Visit (1929)
Movie
Mickey's brother
Mickey's Big Game Hunt (1928)
Movie
Mickey's Brother
Mickey the Detective (1928)
Movie
Gillig's Younger Son
The Cockeyed Family (1928)
Movie
The Baby
Mickey's Pals (1927)
Movie
Self - Comedian
Make me Laugh
TV
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1924-10-25
Deathday2000-12-23 (76 years old)
Birth NameWilliam John Bertanzetti
Birth PlaceMillsboro, United States
ReligionThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsWilliam John Bertanzetti
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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