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