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Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti; October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. [1] In adult life, he stood 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) tall, due to cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism. Because of his short stature, he was often cast in films opposite taller performers for comic effect.
Under the Rainbow is a 1981 American comedy film directed by Steve Rash and starring Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, and Billy Barty. [2] Set in 1938, the film's plot is loosely based on the gathering of little people in a Hollywood hotel to audition for roles as Munchkins in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
Whitaker went on to star in the 1973 Sid and Marty Krofft Saturday morning children's series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters alongside Billy Barty and Scott Kolden, and appeared in feature films, including Disney's Snowball Express (1972), The Biscuit Eater (1972), Napoleon and Samantha (1972), and The Magic Pony (1977).
Foul Play is a 1978 American romantic neo-noir comedy thriller film written and directed by Colin Higgins, and starring Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Dudley Moore, Burgess Meredith, Eugene Roche, Rachel Roberts, Brian Dennehy and Billy Barty. [3]
"Pettin' in the Park" is sung by Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell. It includes a tap dance from Keeler and a surreal sequence featuring dwarf actor Billy Barty as a baby who escapes from his stroller. During the number, the women get caught in a rainstorm and go behind a backlit screen to remove their wet clothes in silhouette.
Scottish actor who has portrayed R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode VII and beyond. [22] 1959– United States: 114 cm (45 in) [23] Billy Barty: American actor with cartilage–hair hypoplasia, who had multiple roles in film from 1927 until his death. [23] [24] 1924–2000 United States: 114 cm (45 in) [25] Bridget Powers
Actor Billy Miller, who delighted soap opera fans for years with his portrayal of Billy Abbott on “The Young and the Restless,” has died. Actor Billy Miller, who delighted soap opera fans for ...
Actor Role Appearances Billy Barty: Little Tom: Episodes 1 and 2 Tom Brown: Ned Bailey: Episodes 29 Andy Clyde: Col. Jack Bixby: Episodes 2, 18, 31 and 39 Jane Darwell: Mamie, the seamstress: Episode 17 Coco Dolenz sister of Micky Dolenz: Annie Simmons: Episode 26 Coco from the orphanage: Episode 42 Anthony Caruso: Gambino: Episodes 3 and 22 Ed ...