Billy Barty

Billy Barty

🎂 25th October 1924 (101 yrs) 📍 Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Willow

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.

Billy Barty

Movies Featuring Billy Barty

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The Hollywood Shorties (2016)

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)

as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound

Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound (2006)

as Self (archive footage)
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'

Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002)

as Himself
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000)

as Funeral Eulogist
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Television: The First Fifty Years (1999)

as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998)

as Self
Stand Tall

Stand Tall (1997)

as Self
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart

Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart (1995)

as Prospector Pike
Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders (1994)

as Billy Barty
The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth (1992)

as The Bell Boy
Life Stinks

Life Stinks (1991)

as Willy
Runaway Ralph

Runaway Ralph (1991)

as Uncle Lester (Voice)
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure

Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure (1991)

as Jerome the Gnome
The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

as Baitmouse (voice)
Lobster Man from Mars

Lobster Man from Mars (1990)

as Mr. Throckmorton
Diggin' Up Business

Diggin' Up Business (1990)

as Crosby
Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking (1990)

as Gypsy
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Where Does Time Fly? (1989)

as Figment (voice)
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What's an Abra Without a Cadabra? (1989)

as Figment (voice)
Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland

Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland (1989)

as Figment (voice)
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan

Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan (1989)

as Figment (voice)
UHF

UHF (1989)

as Noodles MacIntosh
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Would You Eat a Blue Potato? (1988)

as Figment (voice)
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Do Dragons Dream? (1988)

as Figment (voice)
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How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant? (1988)

as Figment (voice)
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How Does Sound Sound? (1988)

as Figment (voice)
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What Can You See by Looking? (1988)

as Figment (voice)
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How Does It Feel to Fly? (1988)

as Figment (voice)
Willow

Willow (1988)

as High Aldwin
Snow White

Snow White (1987)

as Iddy
Off the Mark

Off the Mark (1987)

as The Little Russian
Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe (1987)

as Gwildor
Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin (1987)

as Rumpelstiltskin
Body Slam

Body Slam (1986)

as Tim McClusky
The Mouse and the Motorcycle

The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986)

as Uncle Lester (voice)
Tough Guys

Tough Guys (1986)

as Philly
Star Fairies

Star Fairies (1985)

as Troll (voice)
Legend

Legend (1985)

as Screwball
Night Patrol

Night Patrol (1984)

as Captain Lewis
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program

EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program (1983)

as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
Being Different

Being Different (1981)

as Self
Under the Rainbow

Under the Rainbow (1981)

as Otto Kriegling
Hardly Working

Hardly Working (1980)

as Sammy
Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)

as Jimmy
Firepower

Firepower (1979)

as Dominic Carbone
The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings (1978)

as Character Actor (voice)
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars

The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars (1978)

as Self
Foul Play

Foul Play (1978)

as J.J. MacKuen
Rabbit Test

Rabbit Test (1978)

as Lester
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington

The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977)

as Little Man
Great Day

Great Day (1977)

as Billy
The Amazing Dobermans

The Amazing Dobermans (1976)

as Samson
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

as Gallows
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)

as Assistant Director
Twin Detectives

Twin Detectives (1976)

as Bartender
W.C. Fields and Me

W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

as Ludwig
Joys

Joys (1976)

as Self
Sixpack Annie

Sixpack Annie (1975)

as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Demon, Demon

Demon, Demon (1975)

as Max
The Day of the Locust

The Day of the Locust (1975)

as Abe Kusich
Punch and Jody

Punch and Jody (1974)

as Stilts
The Godmothers

The Godmothers (1973)

as The Hawk
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl

The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973)

as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Fol-de-Rol

Fol-de-Rol (1972)

as Artist / Costumed Characters
Pufnstuf

Pufnstuf (1970)

as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
The Perils of Pauline

The Perils of Pauline (1967)

as Pygmy Leader
Clown Alley

Clown Alley (1966)

as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
Harum Scarum

Harum Scarum (1965)

as Baba
Roustabout

Roustabout (1964)

as Billy (uncredited)
Billy Rose's Jumbo

Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)

as Joey The Circus Clown
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)

as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
The Undead

The Undead (1957)

as The Imp
George Tackles the Land

George Tackles the Land (1954)

as Mr. N
Fireman Save My Child

Fireman Save My Child (1954)

as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
The Clown

The Clown (1953)

as Billy (uncredited)
Pygmy Island

Pygmy Island (1950)

as Kimba
Three Wise Fools

Three Wise Fools (1946)

as Bit
Mickey the Great

Mickey the Great (1945)

as Billy McGuire
Nothing Sacred

Nothing Sacred (1937)

as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)

as Mustard-Seed
Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

as Baby (uncredited)
The Hollywood Gad-About

The Hollywood Gad-About (1934)

as Brat (uncredited)
Gift of Gab

Gift of Gab (1934)

as The Baby
Mickey's Medicine Man

Mickey's Medicine Man (1934)

as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Rescue

Mickey's Rescue (1934)

as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Minstrels

Mickey's Minstrels (1934)

as Billy McGuire
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland (1933)

as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Mickey's Covered Wagon

Mickey's Covered Wagon (1933)

as Billy McGuire
Roman Scandals

Roman Scandals (1933)

as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Mickey's Tent Show

Mickey's Tent Show (1933)

as Billy McGuire
Footlight Parade

Footlight Parade (1933)

as Mouse (uncredited)
Mickey's Touchdown

Mickey's Touchdown (1933)

as Billy
Mickey's Disguises

Mickey's Disguises (1933)

as Billy McGuire
Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)

as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Mickey's Race

Mickey's Race (1933)

as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Out All Night

Out All Night (1933)

as Child
Mickey's Ape Man

Mickey's Ape Man (1933)

as Billy McGuire
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Mickey's Big Business (1932)

as Billy McGuire
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Mickey's Busy Day (1932)

as Billy McGuire
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Mickey's Helping Hand (1931)

as Billy McGuire
Over the Hill

Over the Hill (1931)

as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Who's Who in the Zoo

Who's Who in the Zoo (1931)

as Arthur
Mickey's Thrill Hunters

Mickey's Thrill Hunters (1931)

as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Wildcats

Mickey's Wildcats (1931)

as Mickey's brother
Goldie

Goldie (1931)

as Child
Mickey's Rebellion

Mickey's Rebellion (1931)

as Mickey's brother
Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs (1931)

as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
In Conference

In Conference (1931)

as Milton Horowitz
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Second Hand Kisses (1931)

as Orphan boy
Mickey's Stampede

Mickey's Stampede (1931)

as Mickey's Brother
A Hollywood Theme Song

A Hollywood Theme Song (1930)

as Little Boy (uncredited)
Soup to Nuts

Soup to Nuts (1930)

as Junior (uncredited)
Mickey's Warriors

Mickey's Warriors (1930)

as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Whirlwinds

Mickey's Whirlwinds (1930)

as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Luck

Mickey's Luck (1930)

as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Champs

Mickey's Champs (1930)

as Billy McGuire
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Half a Hero (1930)

as The Baby
Mickey's Big Moment

Mickey's Big Moment (1929)

as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Mix-Up

Mickey's Mix-Up (1929)

as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Midnite Follies

Mickey's Midnite Follies (1929)

as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Big Game Hunt

Mickey's Big Game Hunt (1928)

as Mickey's brother
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No Kidding (1928)

Mickey the Detective

Mickey the Detective (1928)

as Mickey's Brother
Mickey in School

Mickey in School (1928)

as Baby (unconfirmed)
Mickey's Eleven

Mickey's Eleven (1927)

as Baby(unconfirmed)
Mickey's Pals

Mickey's Pals (1927)

as The Baby