Billy Barty

Acting

Born: 1924-10-25
Died: 2000-12-23
From: Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 1.2

Also Known As

William John Bertanzetti

Biography

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.

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Awards & Nominations1 won · 3 nominated

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Willow

1989
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Masters of the Universe

1988
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award

Under the Rainbow

1982
🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

1981

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