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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.
Billy Barty was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in films, TV shows and cartoons from 1927 to 2000. He also founded the Little People of America and the Billy Barty Foundation to promote the rights and opportunities of people with dwarfism.
- Actor, Director, Additional Crew
- October 25, 1924
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- December 23, 2000
Billy Barty was a 3-foot-10-inch actor who performed in vaudeville, comedy and drama. He founded the Little People of America and the Billy Barty Foundation, and worked with stars like Mickey Rooney and Burt Lancaster.
- October 25, 1924
- December 23, 2000
Dec 24, 2000 · Billy Barty was a 3-foot-10 actor who appeared in hundreds of movies, TV shows and stage plays. He also founded Little People of America and advocated for the rights of people with dwarfism.
Dec 27, 2000 · Billy Barty, a 3-foot-10-inch actor whose career spanned seven decades and all types of roles, died on Saturday at a hospital in Glendale, Calif. He was 76. Mr. Barty had been hospitalized for...
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Billy Barty was a dwarf actor who appeared in over 100 movies and TV shows, from classics like "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to "Willow". He also founded Little People of America, a non-profit organization for people with dwarfism and similar conditions.
Dec 26, 2000 · Billy Barty, who played Sparky on TV's "The Bugaloos" and appeared in many films and shows, passed away in 2000 from heart failure. He was also a founder of Little People of America and the Billy Barty Foundation.
