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Billy Barty
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.
16
Films
6.4
Avg Score
Filmography (16)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
35
as Self
Radioland Murders
61
as Billy Barty
Life Stinks
59
as Willy
The Rescuers Down Under
68
as Baitmouse (voice)
UHF
69
as Noodles MacIntosh
Willow
72
as High Aldwin
Masters of the Universe
54
as Gwildor
Body Slam
52
as Tim McClusky
Tough Guys
63
as Philly
Legend
63
as Screwball
The Lord of the Rings
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as Character Actor (voice)
Foul Play
68
as J.J. MacKuen
The Day of the Locust
69
as Abe Kusich
Nothing Sacred
68
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Bride of Frankenstein
78
as Baby (uncredited)
Footlight Parade
75
as Mouse (uncredited)