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Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti, October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. In adult life, he stood 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) tall, due to cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism .
Billy Barty was born William John Bertanzetti on October 25, 1924 in Millsboro, Pennsylvania. He began performing at age three and began making pictures in 1927. He played Mickey Rooney's little brother in the "Mickey McGuire" comedy shorts series. He was equally adept in both comedy and drama, and generally gives an added zest to any ...
- Actor, Director, Additional Crew
- October 25, 1924
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- December 23, 2000
Billy Barty. Actor: Masters of the Universe. Billy Barty was born William John Bertanzetti on October 25, 1924 in Millsboro, Pennsylvania. He began performing at age three and began making pictures in 1927. He played Mickey Rooney's little brother in the "Mickey McGuire" comedy shorts series. He was equally adept in both comedy and drama, and generally gives an added zest to any production he ...
- October 25, 1924
- December 23, 2000
Dec 24, 2000 · Billy Barty, a 3-foot-10 actor whose career spanned seven decades and all types of roles, died Saturday of heart failure. He was 76. Barty had been hospitalized in Glendale for heart problems and ...
Mar 15, 2024 · The Billy Barty Foundation was his brainchild—a creation that pushed against the boundaries of discrimination and laid new grounds for acceptance and equality. Legends are often known for their screen time, but Billy was much more; his legacy is etched in the paths he paved for future generations long after the cameras stopped rolling.
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Billy Barty. A gleeful, often rascally presence in features and on television for over six decades, actor Billy Barty was unquestionably one of the most recognizable dwarf performers in Hollywood ...
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 ...
