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Billy Barty (October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American film actor and television star. In adult life, he stood three feet, nine inches (114 cm), 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.
Barty was born William John Bertanzetti on October 25, 1924 in Washington, Pennsylvania, the son of Ellen Cecial (Bettegar) and Albert Steven Bertanzetti. His paternal grandfather was Italian. In 1962, he married Shirley Bolingbroke of Malad City, Idaho. They had two children, Lori Neilson and TV/film producer and director Braden Barty.
Barty and his family were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Barty died of heart failure in 2000 at age 76. He is entombed in Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
The legendary Billy Barty. This clip is from 1996 I believe. I will post a more specific date soon.
A Spike Jones Classic. Billy Barty impersonating Liberace. Along with Sir Frederic Gas (Earl Bennett) performing as Lee's brother, George. Liberace and George, who played the violin, performed together when they started out. Spike Jones Show, January 30, 1954, NBC.
On December 23, in the year 2000, My father, Billy Barty passed away at the age of 76. Acting since the age of 3 he charmed, delighted and changed the lives of so many people. For his memorial I made this video. Today on his 90th birthday, I release it to the world for them to honor and enjoy this great man and father.
Billy Barty is the surprise guest on this 1960 episode of "This is Your Life." Also appearing are Mickey Rooney, Spike Jones, James Melton and fellow "little" stars Jerry Maren, Billy Curtis and "Little Billy" Rhodes.
Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Snow White Trailer - Directed by Michael Berz and starring Billy Barty, Mike Edmonds, Ricardo Gil, Malcolm Dixon, Gary Friedkin. After her jealous stepmother tries to have her killed, Snow White (Sarah Patterson) runs away into the forest, where she finds refuge with seven kindly dwarfs. The years pass but when the Queen discovers Snow White is still alive, she attempts to destroy her rival with the help of clever disguises. MGM - 1987
Rumpelstiltskin is a 1987 musical fantasy film, based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In the United States, it was the first installment of Cannon Films' Movie Tales series featuring Billy Barty in his only lead role (as the title character),Amy Irving (as Katie, the miller's daughter, RUMPLESTILTSKIN is the protagonist of a fairy tale that originated in Germany (where he is known as Rumpelstilzchen). The tale was collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 1812 edition of Children's and Household Tales.
The Ghost Busters must stop the Fat Man and Rabbit from summoning the ghost of gangster Big Al Caesar, who will help them steal the stuff dreams are made of: the Maltese Monkey. Guest Stars: Billy Barty, Johnny Brown Air Date: September 6, 1975
Billy Barty is the surprise guest on this 1960 episode of "This is Your Life." Also appearing are Mickey Rooney, Spike Jones, James Melton and fellow "little" stars Jerry Maren, Billy Curtis and "Little Billy" Rhodes.
4/30/76. Opening song "Keep The Customer Satisfied". Monsters skit (Monster Mash). Concert spot songs "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Honky Cat", "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" & "Boogie Man". Marie sings "Weeping Willow". Osmond brothers sing "Utah". Donny gets thrown into a huge pie. Happy Birthday USA finale.
Billy Barty and other little people discuss their personal and public lives on Sally show in 1988.
Rumpelstiltskin is a 1987 musical fantasy film, based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In the United States, it was the first installment of Cannon Films' Movie Tales series featuring Billy Barty in his only lead role (as the title character),Amy Irving (as Katie, the miller's daughter, RUMPLESTILTSKIN is the protagonist of a fairy tale that originated in Germany (where he is known as Rumpelstilzchen). The tale was collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 1812 edition of Children's and Household Tales.
Dame Diana Rigg (TV's "The Avengers"), Billy Barty ("Willow") and Sarah Patterson ("The Company of Wolves") as Snow White star in this feature-length, live-action, musical version of the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
starring http://vodpazzavie.blogspot.com/0096446 Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Billy Barty. Davis plays the eponymous lead character and hero
The Ghost Busters must stop the Fat Man and Rabbit from summoning the ghost of gangster Big Al Caesar, who will help them steal the stuff dreams are made of: the Maltese Monkey. Guest Stars: Billy Barty, Johnny Brown Air Date: September 6, 1975
Hollywood Structured with Lilyan Chauvin is a series of interviews with working professionals in the entertainment field. It is a guide to show business careers. This episode with Billy Barty. See more about Billy Barty at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Barty and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_People_of_America Visit Lilyan's web site at http://www.lilyanchauvin.com/ and blog site at http://www.lilyanchauvin.blogspot.com/
GE Theaters production of Clown, starring Henry Fonda, Dorothy Malone, Billy Barty and James Flavin. Hosted by Ronald Reagan. Based on the .
Hollywood Structured with Lilyan Chauvin is a series of interviews with working professionals in the entertainment field. It is a guide to show business careers. This episode with Billy Barty. See more about Billy Barty at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Barty and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_People_of_America Visit Lilyan's web site at http://www.lilyanchauvin.com/ and blog site at http://www.lilyanchauvin.blogspot.com/
The legendary Billy Barty. This clip is from 1996 I believe. I will post a more specific date soon.
Raw/Unedited rare interview with child actress Delia Bogard. Delia starred with Mickey Rooney and Billy Barty in the "Mickey McGuire Comedies" based on the Toonerville Trolley comics. These short comedies were similar to the Our Gang shorts produced by Hal Roach. They were made in the early thirties and are rarely seen today. Delia played a tomboy in the series. Filmed by Barry Conrad in Burbank. Voice heard in background: Evelyn Barty, sister of Billy who once was part of his vaudeville musical act called Billy Barty and Sisters.
Rare interview with James, Lars, Dave and Ron (yes, Ron McGovney). This was done two days after their show at the Billy Barty's Roller Fantasy in Fullerton, CA...
Interview with John Philpott and Caroline Ellis discuss working with Martha Raye and Billy Barty
This video has the graves of actors from around the world! (Part #1) Below is a list of actors that are included in this video! ALAN HALE SR. ALEC GUINNESS ALLAN MELVIN ANDREW KOENIG ANDY HALLETT ANDY KAUFMAN BELA LUGOSI BENNY HILL BERNIE MAC BILLY BARTY BILLY MAYS BING CROSBY BOB CRANE BOB HOPE BRANDON LEE BRUCE LEE BURT LANCASTER CARL SWITZER CARROLL O'CONNOR CHARLIE CHAPLIN CHICO MARX CHRIS FARLEY CHRIS PENN CHUCK CONNORS CLAUDE RAINS CLAYTON MOORE COREY HAIM CORIN REDGRAVE DAVID CARRADINE DAVID GRAF DENNIS HOPPER DICK YORK DIVINE DOMINICK DUNNE DON KNOTTS (CORRECT) DOUG MCCLURE DUDLEY MOORE ED SULLIVAN EDDIE ALBERT EFREM ZIMBALIST ERROL FLYNN FESS PARKER FRED ASTAIRE FRED GWYNNE GENE AUTRY GENE SISKEL GEORGE BURNS GEORGE LINDSEY GEORGE PEPPARD GEORGE TOBIAS GLENN QUINN GRAHAM JARVIS GR...
Musician/actor John Philpott (Courage from The Bugaloos) was a guest on the 10/12/13 edition of 89.1 WFDU fm's "That Modern Rock Show" hosted by Ghosty. Topics discussed include auditioning for The Bugaloos, working with Martha Raye and Billy Barty, John's career in music today, and the legacy of The Bugaloos. Please visit http://www.bugaloos.com
News story about famed dwarf movie star Billy Barty appearing in small claims court in 1990. Barty was sued by a writer named William Winckler over non-payment of fees for a low budget TV show called Short Ribbs.
The legendary Billy Barty. This clip is from 1996 I believe. I will post a more specific date soon.
A Spike Jones Classic. Billy Barty impersonating Liberace. Along with Sir Frederic Gas (Earl Bennett) performing as Lee's brother, George. Liberace and George, who played the violin, performed together when they started out. Spike Jones Show, January 30, 1954, NBC.
On December 23, in the year 2000, My father, Billy Barty passed away at the age of 76. Acting since the age of 3 he charmed, delighted and changed the lives of so many people. For his memorial I made this video. Today on his 90th birthday, I release it to the world for them to honor and enjoy this great man and father.
Billy Barty is the surprise guest on this 1960 episode of "This is Your Life." Also appearing are Mickey Rooney, Spike Jones, James Melton and fellow "little" stars Jerry Maren, Billy Curtis and "Little Billy" Rhodes.
Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Snow White Trailer - Directed by Michael Berz and starring Billy Barty, Mike Edmonds, Ricardo Gil, Malcolm Dixon, Gary Friedkin. After her jealous stepmother tries to have her killed, Snow White (Sarah Patterson) runs away into the forest, where she finds refuge with seven kindly dwarfs. The years pass but when the Queen discovers Snow White is still alive, she attempts to destroy her rival with the help of clever disguises. MGM - 1987
Rumpelstiltskin is a 1987 musical fantasy film, based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In the United States, it was the first installment of Cannon Films' Movie Tales series featuring Billy Barty in his only lead role (as the title character),Amy Irving (as Katie, the miller's daughter, RUMPLESTILTSKIN is the protagonist of a fairy tale that originated in Germany (where he is known as Rumpelstilzchen). The tale was collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 1812 edition of Children's and Household Tales.
The Ghost Busters must stop the Fat Man and Rabbit from summoning the ghost of gangster Big Al Caesar, who will help them steal the stuff dreams are made of: the Maltese Monkey. Guest Stars: Billy Barty, Johnny Brown Air Date: September 6, 1975
Billy Barty and other little people discuss their personal and public lives on Sally show in 1988.
S03E25 General Electric Theater - Clown – March 27, 1955 Henry Fonda, Billy Barty, James Flavin Henry Fonda stars in this autobiographical story of the
From the oral tradition http://85legendst.blogspot.com/ adventure film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Alice Playten, Billy Barty.
starring http://vodpazzavie.blogspot.com/0096446 Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Billy Barty. Davis plays the eponymous lead character and hero
American http://bit.ly/1TrCxRx fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, produced and with a story by George Lucas, and starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Billy Barty.
American http://lukasaryta.blogspot.com/0096446 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, produced and with a story by George Lucas, and starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Billy Barty.
Are you scared of the dark
Are you afraid they’ll break your heart
Are you afraid you’ll lose yourself
Are you afraid of your own health
Are you scared to lose
Are you afraid to choose
Are you afraid you’ll win
Are you scared of your own sin
Are you scared to forgive
Are you afraid to live
Are you afraid to die
Do you think you told a lie
Chorus:
To live
When you think you’re dying
To laugh
When you feel like crying
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear after all
Are you afraid you’ll be alone
Are you scared to pick up the phone
Are you scared of the past
Do you think that you might crash
Do you think you’re in too deep
Are you afraid to sleep
Are you scared there’s no stability
Are you afraid of your own fragility
To live
When you think you’re dying
To laugh
When you feel like crying
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear after all
To mend
When you’re think you’re breaking
To strength
When you know you’re shaking
To pray
When your back’s against the wall
It’s only fear after all
Are you scared of the end
Are you scared to begin
Are you scared of the start
Do you think they’ll break your heart
Do you think they’ll break your heart
To live
When you think you’re dying
To laugh
When you feel like crying
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear after all
It’s only fear
The only fear is fear itself
The only fear is fear itself
The only fear is fear itself