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William Gilbert Barron (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971), known professionally as Billy Gilbert, was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows beginning in 1929.
Actor: His Girl Friday. The son of singers in the Metropolitan Opera, Billy Gilbert began performing in vaudeville at age 12. He developed a drawn-out, explosive sneezing routine that became his trademark (he was the model for, and voice of, Sneezy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)).
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Actor: His Girl Friday. The son of singers in the Metropolitan Opera, Billy Gilbert began performing in vaudeville at age 12. He developed a drawn-out, explosive sneezing routine that became his trademark (he was the model for, and voice of, Sneezy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)).
- September 12, 1894
- September 23, 1971
Sep 24, 1971 · HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 23 (UPI) —Billy Gilbert, the stage and screen comedian, died today in a convalescent home. His age was 77. He leaves his wife, the former Lolly McKenzie, a for mer film actress.
Billy Gilbert (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971) was an American comedian and actor known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows starting in 1929.
William Gilbert Barron (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971), known professionally as Billy Gilbert, was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows beginning in 1929.
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A popular member of the Hal Roach Studio comedy roster, starring in "The Taxi Boys" series, and providing memorable support to "Our Gang," Laurel & Hardy (THE MUSIC BOX, BLOCK-HEADS, PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES), Charley Chase, Thelma Todd & Zasu Pitts (and Patsy Kelly), more.
