Billy Barty
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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.
Known for
Credits
Snow White (1987)
as Iddy
Legend (1985)
as Screwball
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
as Character Actor (voice)
Masters of the Universe (1987)
as Gwildor
Willow (1988)
as High Aldwin
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
as Baby (uncredited)
Foul Play (1978)
as J.J. MacKuen
The Day of the Locust (1975)
as Abe Kusich
Life Stinks (1991)
as Willy
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998)
as Self
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
UHF (1989)
as Noodles
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)
as Mustard-Seed
Radioland Murders (1994)
as Billy Barty
Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)
as Joey The Circus Clown
Footlight Parade (1933)
as Mouse (uncredited)
Tough Guys (1986)
as Philly
Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)
as Jimmy
Roustabout (1964)
as Billy (uncredited)
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
as Baitmouse (voice)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
as Assistant Director
The Perils of Pauline (1967)
as Pygmy Leader
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977)
as Little Man
Rumpelstiltskin (1987)
as Rumpelstiltskin
The Naked Truth (1992)
as The Bell Boy
W.C. Fields and Me (1976)
as Ludwig
The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986)
as Uncle Lester (voice)
Sixpack Annie (1975)
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Television: The First Fifty Years (1999)
as Self
Nothing Sacred (1937)
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Wishful Thinking (1990)
as Gypsy
Under the Rainbow (1981)
as Otto Kriegling
Clown Alley (1966)
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000)
as Funeral Eulogist
The Godmothers (1973)
as The Hawk
Goldie (1931)
as Child
Night Patrol (1984)
as Captain Lewis
Harum Scarum (1965)
as Baba
Joys (1976)
as Self
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
as Gallows
Vaudeville (1997)
as Self
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart (1995)
as Prospector Pike
Roman Scandals (1933)
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Lobster Man from Mars (1990)
as Mr. Throckmorton
Firepower (1979)
as Dominic Carbone
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002)
as Himself
Demon, Demon (1975)
as Max
In Conference (1931)
as Milton Horowitz
Body Slam (1986)
as Tim McClusky
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973)
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound (2006)
as Self (archive footage)
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars (1978)
as Self
Fireman Save My Child (1954)
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
A Hollywood Theme Song (1930)
as Little Boy (uncredited)
The Hollywood Gad-About (1934)
as Brat (uncredited)
Punch and Jody (1974)
as Stilts
Runaway Ralph (1991)
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
Soup to Nuts (1930)
as Junior (uncredited)
Three Wise Fools (1946)
as Bit
Mickey's Tent Show (1933)
as Billy McGuire
No Kidding (1928)
Actor
Hardly Working (1980)
as Sammy
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program (1983)
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
Star Fairies (1985)
as Troll (voice)
Off the Mark (1987)
as The Little Russian
Rabbit Test (1978)
as Lester
The Undead (1957)
as The Imp
Pufnstuf (1970)
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
Twin Detectives (1976)
as Bartender
Mickey's Big Game Hunt (1928)
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Ape Man (1933)
as Billy McGuire
The Clown (1953)
as Billy (uncredited)
Mickey's Medicine Man (1934)
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Big Moment (1929)
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Thrill Hunters (1931)
as Mickey's brother
The Amazing Dobermans (1976)
as Samson
Mickey's Helping Hand (1931)
as Billy McGuire
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra? (1989)
as Figment (voice)
Gift of Gab (1934)
as The Baby
The Hollywood Shorties (2016)
Actor
Out All Night (1933)
as Child
Mickey's Midnite Follies (1929)
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Mix-Up (1929)
as Mickey's Brother
Would You Eat a Blue Potato? (1988)
as Figment (voice)
Mickey's Busy Day (1932)
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Whirlwinds (1930)
as Mickey's Brother
Over the Hill (1931)
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Fol-de-Rol (1972)
as Artist / Costumed Characters
Where Does Time Fly? (1989)
as Figment (voice)
Pygmy Island (1950)
as Kimba
Who's Who in the Zoo (1931)
as Arthur
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan (1989)
as Figment (voice)
Being Different (1981)
as Self
Stand Tall (1997)
as Self
Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland (1989)
as Figment (voice)
Mickey's Stampede (1931)
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Covered Wagon (1933)
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Big Business (1932)
as Billy McGuire
Second Hand Kisses (1931)
as Orphan boy
George Tackles the Land (1954)
as Mr. N
Diggin' Up Business (1990)
as Crosby
What Can You See by Looking? (1988)
as Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant? (1988)
as Figment (voice)
Daddy Long Legs (1931)
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
How Does It Feel to Fly? (1988)
as Figment (voice)
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure (1991)
as Jerome the Gnome
Mickey's Minstrels (1934)
as Billy McGuire
Mickey the Detective (1928)
as Mickey's Brother
Great Day (1977)
as Billy
Mickey's Wildcats (1931)
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Champs (1930)
as Billy McGuire
How Does Sound Sound? (1988)
as Figment (voice)
Mickey's Warriors (1930)
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Pals (1927)
as The Baby
Mickey the Great (1945)
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Eleven (1927)
as Baby(unconfirmed)
Mickey in School (1928)
as Baby (unconfirmed)
Mickey's Disguises (1933)
as Billy McGuire
Do Dragons Dream? (1988)
as Figment (voice)
Mickey's Race (1933)
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Mickey's Touchdown (1933)
as Billy
Mickey's Rebellion (1931)
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Rescue (1934)
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Luck (1930)
as Billy McGuire
Half a Hero (1930)
as The Baby