Billy Barty

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Willow1988
Legend1985
The Rescuers Down Under1990
Masters of the Universe1987

About Billy Barty

Known for: Acting
Born: October 25, 1924
Died: December 23, 2000 (age 76)
Birthplace: Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

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…

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William John Bertanzetti

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Filmography

The Hollywood Shorties2016

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films2014as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound2006as Self (archive footage)
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'2002as Himself
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave2000as Funeral Eulogist
Television: The First Fifty Years1999as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn1998as Self
Vaudeville1997as Self
Stand Tall1997as Self
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart1995as Prospector Pike
Radioland Murders1994as Billy Barty
The Naked Truth1992as The Bell Boy
Life Stinks1991as Willy
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure1991as Jerome the Gnome
Runaway Ralph1991as Uncle Lester (Voice)
The Rescuers Down Under1990as Baitmouse (voice)
Lobster Man from Mars1990as Mr. Throckmorton
Diggin' Up Business1990as Crosby
Wishful Thinking1990as Gypsy
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?1989as Figment (voice)
Where Does Time Fly?1989as Figment (voice)
Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland1989as Figment (voice)
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan1989as Figment (voice)
UHF1989as Noodles
Do Dragons Dream?1988as Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?1988as Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Fly?1988as Figment (voice)
How Does Sound Sound?1988as Figment (voice)
What Can You See by Looking?1988as Figment (voice)
Would You Eat a Blue Potato?1988as Figment (voice)
Willow1988as High Aldwin
Snow White1987as Iddy
Off the Mark1987as The Little Russian
Masters of the Universe1987as Gwildor
Rumpelstiltskin1987as Rumpelstiltskin
Body Slam1986as Tim McClusky
The Mouse and the Motorcycle1986as Uncle Lester (voice)
Tough Guys1986as Philly
Star Fairies1985as Troll (voice)
Legend1985as Screwball
Night Patrol1984as Captain Lewis
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program1983as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
Being Different1981as Self
Under the Rainbow1981as Otto Kriegling
Hardly Working1980as Sammy
Skatetown, U.S.A.1979as Jimmy
Firepower1979as Dominic Carbone
The Lord of the Rings1978as Character Actor (voice)
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars1978as Self
Foul Play1978as J.J. MacKuen
Rabbit Test1978as Lester
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington1977as Little Man
Great Day1977as Billy
The Amazing Dobermans1976as Samson
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special1976as Gallows
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976as Assistant Director
Twin Detectives1976as Bartender
W.C. Fields and Me1976as Ludwig
Joys1976as Self
Sixpack Annie1975as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Demon, Demon1975as Max
The Day of the Locust1975as Abe Kusich
Punch and Jody1974as Stilts
The Godmothers1973as The Hawk
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl1973as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Fol-de-Rol1972as Artist / Costumed Characters
Pufnstuf1970as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
The Perils of Pauline1967as Pygmy Leader
Clown Alley1966as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
Harum Scarum1965as Baba
Roustabout1964as Billy (uncredited)
Billy Rose's Jumbo1962as Joey The Circus Clown
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm1962as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
The Undead1957as The Imp
George Tackles the Land1954as Mr. N
Fireman Save My Child1954as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
The Clown1953as Billy (uncredited)
Pygmy Island1950as Kimba
Three Wise Fools1946as Bit
Mickey the Great1945as Billy McGuire
Nothing Sacred1937as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
A Midsummer Night's Dream1935as Mustard-Seed
Bride of Frankenstein1935as Baby (uncredited)
The Hollywood Gad-About1934as Brat (uncredited)
Gift of Gab1934as The Baby
Mickey's Medicine Man1934as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Rescue1934as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Minstrels1934as Billy McGuire
Alice in Wonderland1933as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Mickey's Covered Wagon1933as Billy McGuire
Roman Scandals1933as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Mickey's Tent Show1933as Billy McGuire
Footlight Parade1933as Mouse (uncredited)
Mickey's Touchdown1933as Billy
Mickey's Disguises1933as Billy McGuire
Gold Diggers of 19331933as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Mickey's Race1933as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Out All Night1933as Child
Mickey's Ape Man1933as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Big Business1932as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Busy Day1932as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Helping Hand1931as Billy McGuire
Over the Hill1931as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Who's Who in the Zoo1931as Arthur
Mickey's Thrill Hunters1931as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Wildcats1931as Mickey's brother
Goldie1931as Child
Mickey's Rebellion1931as Mickey's brother
Daddy Long Legs1931as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
In Conference1931as Milton Horowitz
Second Hand Kisses1931as Orphan boy
Mickey's Stampede1931as Mickey's Brother
A Hollywood Theme Song1930as Little Boy (uncredited)
Soup to Nuts1930as Junior (uncredited)
Mickey's Warriors1930as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Whirlwinds1930as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Luck1930as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Champs1930as Billy McGuire
Half a Hero1930as The Baby
Mickey's Big Moment1929as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Mix-Up1929as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Midnite Follies1929as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Big Game Hunt1928as Mickey's brother
No Kidding1928
Mickey the Detective1928as Mickey's Brother
Mickey in School1928as Baby (unconfirmed)
Mickey's Eleven1927as Baby(unconfirmed)
Mickey's Pals1927as The Baby

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