Billy Barty

Biography

Billy Barty was an American actor who appeared alongside Mickey Rooney in the Mickey McGuire comedy shorts. Born in Millsboro, Pennsylvania, he moved to California in 1927 and appeared in Gold Diggers of 1933 and Footlight Parade (1933). He had an uncredited bit in Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and later played The Imp in The Undead (1957). Much of his film work was bit parts and gag roles, including the Elvis Presley films Roustabout (1964) and Harum Scarum (1965). His more substantial roles included Screwball in Legend (1985), the village elder Junn in Willow (1988), Gwildor in Masters of the Universe (1987), Noodles MacIntosh in UHF (1989), and J. J. MacKuen in Foul Play (1978). On television he appeared with Spike Jones, on Peter Gunn, and in the Krofft show Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. He received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1981 and died in 2000.

76years old at death

Born October 25, 1924Millsboro
Died December 23, 2000Glendale
Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
William John Bertanzetti (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 31
Career span: 71 years1931 to 2002

Genres

Comedy58%, 18 films
Fantasy26%, 8 films
Drama19%, 6 films
Music19%, 6 films
Adventure16%, 5 films

First and latest

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Beyond film
In 1983, Barty was the voice of Figment in the Journey Into Imagination dark ride at Epcot. He later returned to the part for a short time in the ride's second version.

Billy Barty movies on Netflix

Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'2002IMDb rating 7.0as Himself
Radioland Murders1994IMDb rating 6.2as Billy Barty
Life Stinks1991IMDb rating 5.9as Willy
Lobster Man from Mars1990IMDb rating 5.3as Mr. Throckmorton
The Rescuers Down Under1990IMDb rating 6.8as Baitmouse
UHF1989IMDb rating 6.9as Noodles MacIntosh
Willow1988IMDb rating 7.2as High Aldwin
Masters of the Universe1987IMDb rating 5.4as Gwildor
Rumpelstiltskin1987IMDb rating 5.3as Rumpelstiltskin
Snow White1987IMDb rating 6.5as Iddy
Tough Guys1986IMDb rating 6.3as Philly
Legend1985IMDb rating 6.3as Screwball
Under the Rainbow1981IMDb rating 5.3as Otto Kriegling
Hardly Working1980IMDb rating 4.7as Sammy
Foul Play1978IMDb rating 6.8as J.J. MacKuen
The Lord of the Rings1978IMDb rating 6.2as Character Actor (voice)
Joys1976IMDb rating 6.8as Young Groucho Marx
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976IMDb rating 4.8as Assistant Director
The Day of the Locust1975IMDb rating 6.9as Abe Kusich
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl1973IMDb rating 7.4as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
Pufnstuf1970IMDb rating 6.5as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
Harum Scarum1965IMDb rating 4.6as Baba
Roustabout1964IMDb rating 6.0as Billy
Billy Rose's Jumbo1962IMDb rating 6.1as Joey The Circus Clown
The Undead1957IMDb rating 4.8as The Imp
Nothing Sacred1937IMDb rating 6.8as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle
The Bride of Frankenstein1935IMDb rating 7.8as Baby
Footlight Parade1933IMDb rating 7.5as Mouse
Gold Diggers of 19331933IMDb rating 7.7as Baby in 'Pettin' in the Park' Number
Roman Scandals1933IMDb rating 6.6as Little Eddie
Goldie1931IMDb rating 5.4as Child

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Masters of the Universe1987 Action, Adventure, Fantasyas Gwildor
IMDb rating 5.454K votes
Legend1985 Adventure, Fantasy, Romanceas Screwball
IMDb rating 6.381K votes
Willow1988as High Aldwin
IMDb rating 7.2139K votes
UHF1989as Noodles MacIntosh
IMDb rating 6.935K votes
Tough Guys1986as Philly
IMDb rating 6.38.5K votes
Foul Play1978as J.J. MacKuen
IMDb rating 6.820K votes
Under the Rainbow1981as Otto Kriegling
IMDb rating 5.33.3K votes
Life Stinks1991as Willy
IMDb rating 5.913K votes

Most often with

Cork Hubbert appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Cork Hubbert

Jeffrey Tambor

Tim Curry

Chevy Chase

Burgess Meredith

Robert Picardo

Films together

Cork Hubbert3 films together, 1981 to 2002
Cork Hubbert's page
- Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'2002IMDb rating 7.0Barty as HimselfHubbert as Himself
- Legend1985IMDb rating 6.3Barty as ScrewballHubbert as Brown Tom
- Under the Rainbow1981IMDb rating 5.3Barty as Otto KrieglingHubbert as Rollo Sweet
Jeffrey Tambor2 films together, 1991 to 1994
Jeffrey Tambor's page
- Radioland Murders1994IMDb rating 6.2Barty as Billy BartyTambor as Walt Whalen Jr.
- Life Stinks1991IMDb rating 5.9Barty as WillyTambor as Vance Crasswell
Tim Curry2 films together, 1985 to 2002
Tim Curry's page
- Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'2002IMDb rating 7.0Barty as HimselfCurry as Himself
- Legend1985IMDb rating 6.3Barty as ScrewballCurry as Darkness
Chevy Chase2 films together, 1978 to 1981
Chevy Chase's page
- Under the Rainbow1981IMDb rating 5.3Barty as Otto KrieglingChase as Bruce Thorpe
- Foul Play1978IMDb rating 6.8Barty as J.J. MacKuenChase as Tony Carlson
Burgess Meredith2 films together, 1975 to 1978
Burgess Meredith's page
- Foul Play1978IMDb rating 6.8Barty as J.J. MacKuenMeredith as Mr. Hennessey
- The Day of the Locust1975IMDb rating 6.9Barty as Abe KusichMeredith as Harry Greener
Robert Picardo2 films together, 1985 to 2002
Robert Picardo's page
- Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'2002IMDb rating 7.0Barty as HimselfPicardo as Himself
- Legend1985IMDb rating 6.3Barty as ScrewballPicardo as Meg Mucklebones
Also two films together23 more actors
- Elvis PresleyHarum Scarum (1965) and Roustabout (1964)
- Joan BlondellFootlight Parade (1933) and Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
- Guy KibbeeFootlight Parade (1933) and Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
- Jack AlbertsonJoys (1976) and Roustabout (1964)
- Dick PowellFootlight Parade (1933) and Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
- Norman LeavittThe Day of the Locust (1975) and Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)
- Matthew FaisonLife Stinks (1991) and Tough Guys (1986)
- Stanley BrockLife Stinks (1991) and UHF (1989)
- Joan GerberThe World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973) and Pufnstuf (1970)
- Mia SaraCreating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002) and Legend (1985)
- George BurnsRadioland Murders (1994) and Joys (1976)
- Sue Ane LangdonUHF (1989) and Roustabout (1964)
- Pat ButtramJoys (1976) and Roustabout (1964)
- Alice PlaytenCreating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002) and Legend (1985)
- Jerry MarenUnder the Rainbow (1981) and The Lord of the Rings (1978)
- Martha RayePufnstuf (1970) and Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)
- Mike EdmondsSnow White (1987) and Legend (1985)
- Jack WildThe World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973) and Pufnstuf (1970)
- Gary FriedkinSnow White (1987) and Under the Rainbow (1981)
- Julian ChagrinRumpelstiltskin (1987) and Snow White (1987)
- Wilda TaylorHarum Scarum (1965) and Roustabout (1964)
- Ruby KeelerFootlight Parade (1933) and Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
- Sharon BairdThe World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973) and Pufnstuf (1970)
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