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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 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.
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- Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Glendale, California, USA
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.
- October 25, 1924
- December 23, 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.
Dec 23, 2000 · 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.
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...
