Allergy-prone dwarf whose comedic traits endear him to audiences.
High-ranking military officer advising Dictator Hynkel.
A loyal friend and performer in the circus troupe who joins Ali in the final confrontation to stop Nadan from assassinating Haroun, helping to secure the victory.
The sky-dwelling antagonist who kidnaps the golden harp. He chases Mickey down the beanstalk but falls after it is cut. He survives the fall and appears in Hollywood at the film's end.
The ruler of the Arab city of Hezak who hosts the expedition crew after they are mistaken for deities. He initially believes O'Shay is the Moon God but realizes their mortality when the actual moon rises, allowing the group to escape with the kidnapped teacher.
Mr. Gilbert is Mrs. 'Toots' Gilbert's husband, whose arrival sharply escalates the apartment conflict. He becomes part of the climactic pursuit while wielding a shotgun, forcing Stan, Ollie, Mrs. Hardy, and Mrs. 'Toots' Gilbert into a frantic scramble for safety.
Owner of a traveling musical revue. He provides an audition opportunity for Mitzi, and his troupe performs at the wedding party organized by Pauline and Oliver.
Musician concerned about rehearsal disruptions.
The Doctor examines Ollie after his hospitalization and informs him that his broken leg requires a lengthy two-month stay. Stan's accidental actions cause the Doctor to become caught on a traction weight and dangle from a window while Ollie's leg is suspended from the ceiling. Furious, the Doctor ejects both men from the hospital.
The enormous and powerful antagonist who kidnaps the magical harp, holds prisoners in his castle, can transform into different forms, and pursues the group down the beanstalk.
The Drunk is an individual present at the auction where Stan and Ollie try to raise money by selling their car. He secretly slips a wallet into Stan's pocket, creating the false appearance that Stan has stolen it. His prank directly causes Ollie's accusation and intensifies the conflict between the two leads before the truth emerges.
The guest house owner who refuses to house the gorilla. Mistakenly believes his wife is in the room due to the noise, confronts the duo with a pistol, and triggers the climax when the gorilla grabs it.
Billy Gilbert has 201 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Olsen & Johnson in Hollywood Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Dictator, Arabian Nights. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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