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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
Willow
(1988)
High Aldwin
Legend
(1985)
Screwball
Gold Diggers of 1933
(1933)
Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings
(1978)
Character Actor (voice)
Masters of the Universe
(1987)
Gwildor
Bride of Frankenstein
(1935)
Baby (uncredited)
UHF
(1989)
Noodles MacIntosh
Harum Scarum
(1965)
Baba
Nothing Sacred
(1937)
Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Foul Play
(1978)
J.J. MacKuen
The Day of the Locust
(1975)
Abe Kusich
Roustabout
(1964)
Billy (uncredited)
Life Stinks
(1991)
Willy
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
(1998)
Self
Tough Guys
(1986)
Philly
Alice in Wonderland
(1933)
White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
Mickey's Pals
(1927)
The Baby
Mickey the Detective
(1928)
Mickey's Brother
No Kidding
(1928)
Mickey's Midnite Follies
(1929)
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Big Moment
(1929)
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Surprise
(1929)
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Mix-Up
(1929)
Mickey's Brother
Soup to Nuts
(1930)
Junior (uncredited)
Mickey's Warriors
(1930)
Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Champs
(1930)
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Whirlwinds
(1930)
Mickey's Brother
A Hollywood Theme Song
(1930)
Little Boy (uncredited)
Half a Hero
(1930)
Mickey's Luck
(1930)
Billy McGuire
Second Hand Kisses
(1931)
Orphan boy
Goldie
(1931)
Child
Daddy Long Legs
(1931)
Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
Mickey's Stampede
(1931)
Mickey's Brother
Mickey's Wildcats
(1931)
Mickey's brother
Who's Who in the Zoo
(1931)
Arthur
Mickey's Thrill Hunters
(1931)
Mickey's brother
Mickey's Rebellion
(1931)
Mickey's brother
Over the Hill
(1931)
Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Mickey's Helping Hand
(1931)
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Big Business
(1932)
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Race
(1933)
Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
Mickey's Touchdown
(1933)
Billy
Footlight Parade
(1933)
Mouse (uncredited)
Out All Night
(1933)
Child
Alice in Wonderland
(1933)
White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
Mickey's Covered Wagon
(1933)
Billy McGuire
Gold Diggers of 1933
(1933)
Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
(1933)
Little Eddie (uncredited)
Mickey's Ape Man
(1933)
Billy
Mickey's Tent Show
(1933)
Billy McGuire
Mickey's Rescue
(1934)
Billy
Mickey's Minstrels
(1934)
Billy McGuire
Gift of Gab
(1934)
The Baby
Mickey's Medicine Man
(1934)
Billy McGuire
The Hollywood Gad-About
(1934)
Brat (uncredited)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
(1935)
Mustard-Seed
Bride of Frankenstein
(1935)
Baby (uncredited)
Nothing Sacred
(1937)
Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
Three Wise Fools
(1946)
Bit
Pygmy Island
(1950)
Kimba
The Clown
(1953)
Billy (uncredited)
Fireman Save My Child
(1954)
Clarinetist Inside Tuba
The Undead
(1957)
The Imp
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
(1962)
The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
Billy Rose's Jumbo
(1962)
Joey The Circus Clown
Roustabout
(1964)
Billy (uncredited)
Harum Scarum
(1965)
Baba
Clown Alley
(1966)
Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
The Perils of Pauline
(1967)
Pygmy Leader
Pufnstuf
(1970)
Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
Fol-de-Rol
(1972)
Artist / Costumed Characters
The Godmothers
(1973)
The Hawk
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
(1973)
Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Punch and Jody
(1974)
Stilts
Sixpack Annie
(1975)
The Day of the Locust
(1975)
Abe Kusich
Demon, Demon
(1975)
Max
Twin Detectives
(1976)
Bartender
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
(1976)
Assistant Director
Joys
(1976)
Self
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
(1976)
Gallows
The Amazing Dobermans
(1976)
Samson
W.C. Fields and Me
(1976)
Ludwig
Great Day
(1977)
Billy
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
(1977)
Little Man
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
(1978)
Self
Rabbit Test
(1978)
Lester
Foul Play
(1978)
J.J. MacKuen
The Lord of the Rings
(1978)
Character Actor (voice)
Skatetown U.S.A.
(1979)
Jimmy
Firepower
(1979)
Dominic Carbone
Hardly Working
(1980)
Sammy
Being Different
(1981)
Self
Under the Rainbow
(1981)
Otto Kriegling
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
(1983)
Figment
Night Patrol
(1984)
Captain Lewis
Star Fairies
(1985)
Troll (voice)
Legend
(1985)
Screwball
Body Slam
(1986)
Tim McClusky
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
(1986)
Uncle Lester (voice)
Tough Guys
(1986)
Philly
Snow White
(1987)
Iddy
Masters of the Universe
(1987)
Gwildor
Rumpelstiltskin
(1987)
Rumpelstiltskin
Off the Mark
(1987)
The Little Russian
Would You Eat a Blue Potato?
(1988)
Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Fly?
(1988)
Figment (voice)
Willow
(1988)
High Aldwin
Do Dragons Dream?
(1988)
Figment (voice)
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
(1988)
Figment (voice)
What Can You See by Looking?
(1988)
Figment (voice)
How Does Sound Sound?
(1988)
Figment (voice)
What's an Abra Without a Cadabra?
(1989)
Figment (voice)
Where Does Time Fly?
(1989)
Figment (voice)
UHF
(1989)
Noodles MacIntosh
Writing Magic with Figment and Alice in Wonderland
(1989)
Figment (voice)
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan
(1989)
Figment (voice)
Wishful Thinking
(1990)
Gypsy
Diggin' Up Business
(1990)
Crosby
Lobster Man from Mars
(1990)
Mr. Throckmorton
The Rescuers Down Under
(1990)
Baitmouse (voice)
Runaway Ralph
(1991)
Uncle Lester (Voice)
Life Stinks
(1991)
Willy
The Naked Truth
(1992)
The Bell Boy
Radioland Murders
(1994)
Billy Barty
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
(1995)
Prospector Pike
Stand Tall
(1997)
Himself
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
(1998)
Self
Television: The First Fifty Years
(1999)
Self
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
(2000)
Funeral Eulogist
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
(2002)
Himself
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
(2006)
Self (archive footage)
The Hollywood Shorties
(2016)