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.

Billy Barty

Acting Born October 25, 1924 – Died December 23, 2000 Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Known For

The Love Boat

Ralph Warren

Frasier

Chris (voice)

Little House on the Prairie

Owen

Get Smart

Upper Gemini

Get Smart

Marco

Love, American Style

Mechanical Elf

Charlie's Angels

News Vendor

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Barker

The Waltons

Barney Miller

Mr. Resnick

DuckTales

King Brian (voice)

The Golden Girls

Edgar Lindstrom