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 has 145 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ralph Mouse Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Masters of the Universe, Legend, Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
