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Billy Barty

Acting

Born: October 25, 1924

Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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

Bride of Frankenstein

as Baby (uncredited)

Alice in Wonderland

as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)

Willow

as High Aldwin

Legend

as Screwball

The Lord of the Rings

as Character Actor (voice)

No Image

Television: The First Fifty Years

as Self

Masters of the Universe

as Gwildor

Life Stinks

as Willy

The Day of the Locust

as Abe Kusich

UHF

as Noodles MacIntosh

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 25, 1924 (Age: 76)

Died

December 23, 2000

Place of Birth

Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Gender

Male

Also Known As

William John Bertanzetti

Billy Barty

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.