Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Acting25th October 1924(died at 76)Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA171 titles

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.

Born

25th October 1924 · Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

Died

23rd December 2000

Known for

Acting

Also known as

William John Bertanzetti

Links

IMDb

Known for

Filmography

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