Billy Barty
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Rescuers Down Under
as Baitmouse (voice) 1990
Legend
as Screwball 1985
Bride of Frankenstein
as Baby (uncredited) 1935
The Lord of the Rings
as Character Actor (voice) 1978
Masters of the Universe
as Gwildor 1987
UHF
as Noodles MacIntosh 1989
Foul Play
as J.J. MacKuen 1978
Life Stinks
as Willy 1991
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited) 2014
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited) 1933
Tough Guys
as Philly 1986
The Day of the Locust
as Abe Kusich 1975
Nothing Sacred
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited) 1937
Footlight Parade
as Mouse (uncredited) 1933
Alice in Wonderland
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited) 1933
Radioland Murders
as Billy Barty 1994