Billy Barty
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Born October 25, 1924·Died December 23, 2000 (at 76)·Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA·Male
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.
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He specialized in outspoken or wisecracking characters. During the 1950s, he became a television star, appearing regularly in the Spike Jones ensemble.
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
170 credits across 170 titlesActing
140 creditsAs self
30 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
