Billy Barty
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited)
1935
Willow
as High Aldwin
1988
The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice)
1990
Tough Guys
as Philly
1986
The Day of the Locust
as Abe Kusich
1975
A Hollywood Theme Song
as Little Boy (uncredited)
1930
Harum Scarum
as Baba
1965
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
1933
Masters of the Universe
as Gwildor
1987
UHF
as Noodles MacIntosh
1989
Legend
as Screwball
1985
Alice in Wonderland
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
1933
The Undead
as The Imp
1957
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Uncle Lester (voice)
1986
Great Day
as Billy
1977
Clown Alley
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
1966
Under the Rainbow
as Otto Kriegling
1981
W.C. Fields and Me
as Ludwig
1976
Mickey's Whirlwinds
as Mickey's Brother
1930
Body Slam
as Tim McClusky
1986
TV Appearances
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
as Sigmund Ooze
1973
CHiPs
1977
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
Little House on the Prairie
as Owen
1974
Mr. Lucky
1959
The Bugaloos
as Sparky
1970
The Golden Girls
as Edgar Lindstrom
1985
L.A. Heat
1999
Chico and the Man
1974
Moonlighting
as Billy Barty (uncredited)
1985
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Charlie's Angels
as News Vendor
1976