Acting
Billy Barty
EN cinema · 128 credits
Born
25 October 1924
Died
23 December 2000 (aged 76)
Birthplace
Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Also known as William John Bertanzetti
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
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
as Self (archive footage)
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as Funeral Eulogist
Stand Tall
as Self
Vaudeville
as Self
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
as Prospector Pike
Radioland Murders
as Billy Barty
The Naked Truth
as The Bell Boy
Runaway Ralph
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
Life Stinks
as Willy
Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure
as Jerome the Gnome
The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice)
Diggin' Up Business
as Crosby
Lobster Man from Mars
as Mr. Throckmorton
Wishful Thinking
as Gypsy
UHF
as Noodles
Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland
as Figment (voice)
Where Does Time Fly?
1989
Where Does Time Fly?
as Figment (voice)
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
1989
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
as Figment (voice)
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan
as Figment (voice)
Willow
as High Aldwin
Do Dragons Dream?
1988
Do Dragons Dream?
as Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
1988
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
as Figment (voice)
How Does Sound Sound?
1988
How Does Sound Sound?
as Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Fly?
1988
How Does It Feel to Fly?
as Figment (voice)
Masters of the Universe
as Gwildor
Rumpelstiltskin
as Rumpelstiltskin
Off the Mark
as The Little Russian
Snow White
as Iddy
Tough Guys
as Philly
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as Uncle Lester (voice)
Body Slam
as Tim McClusky
Legend
as Screwball
Star Fairies
as Troll (voice)
Night Patrol
as Captain Lewis
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
Under the Rainbow
as Otto Kriegling
Being Different
as Self
Hardly Working
as Sammy
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Jimmy
Firepower
as Dominic Carbone
Rabbit Test
as Lester
The Lord of the Rings
as Character Actor (voice)
Foul Play
as J.J. MacKuen
Great Day
as Billy
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Little Man
W.C. Fields and Me
as Ludwig
Joys
as Self
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Assistant Director
The Amazing Dobermans
as Samson
Twin Detectives
as Bartender
The Day of the Locust
as Abe Kusich
Sixpack Annie
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
Demon, Demon
as Max
Punch and Jody
as Stilts
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
The Godmothers
as The Hawk
Fol-de-Rol
as Artist / Costumed Characters
Pufnstuf
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
The Perils of Pauline
as Pygmy Leader
Clown Alley
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
Harum Scarum
as Baba
Roustabout
as Billy (uncredited)
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
Billy Rose's Jumbo
as Joey The Circus Clown
The Undead
as The Imp
Fireman Save My Child
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
The Clown
as Billy (uncredited)
Pygmy Island
as Kimba
Mickey the Great
as Billy McGuire
Nothing Sacred
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Mustard-Seed
Mickey's Minstrels
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Medicine Man
as Billy McGuire
The Hollywood Gad-About
as Brat (uncredited)
Mickey's Rescue
as Billy McGuire
Gift of Gab
as The Baby
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Alice in Wonderland
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Mickey's Race
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Mickey's Ape Man
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Touchdown
as Billy
Mickey's Tent Show
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Covered Wagon
as Billy McGuire
Out All Night
as Child
Roman Scandals
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
Mickey's Disguises
as Billy McGuire
Footlight Parade
as Mouse (uncredited)
Mickey's Big Business
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Busy Day
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Stampede
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Rebellion
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Wildcats
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Thrill Hunters
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Helping Hand
as Billy McGuire
Daddy Long Legs
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
Goldie
as Child
Over the Hill
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
In Conference
as Milton Horowitz
A Hollywood Theme Song
as Little Boy (uncredited)
Mickey's Whirlwinds
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Luck
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Champs
as Billy McGuire
Mickey's Warriors
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Soup to Nuts
as Junior (uncredited)
Half a Hero
1930
Half a Hero
as The Baby
Mickey's Mix-Up
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Big Moment
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Midnite Follies
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey the Detective
as Mickey's Brother
Mickey in School
as Baby (unconfirmed)
Mickey's Big Game Hunt
as Mickey's brother
Mickey's Pals
as The Baby
Mickey's Eleven
as Baby(unconfirmed)