

Billy Barty
Acting•Born October 25, 1924•Died December 23, 2000 (age 76)•Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Movieas Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
1973
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
Movieas Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
1962
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Movieas The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 25, 1924
Day of DeathDecember 23, 2000
Place of BirthMillsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
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