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.

Birthday

Oct 25, 1924

Place of birth

Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Deathday

Dec 23, 2000

Also known as

William John Bertanzetti

Credited in

As cast

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