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Billy Barty

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

October 25, 1924(76)

Day of Death

December 23, 2000

Place of Birth

Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

William John Bertanzetti
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Billy Barty

Acting

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.

Known For

Filmography