Billy Barty

Acting

Billy Barty

Billy Barty is best known for Little House on the Prairie, Frasier, DuckTales and Get Smart. Billy Barty was born on October 25, 1924. Billy Barty died on December 23, 2000 at the age of 76.

Born
October 25, 1924
Place of birth
Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
December 23, 2000 (76 years old)

Biography

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

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Billy Barty been in?

Billy Barty is best known for Little House on the Prairie, Frasier, DuckTales and Get Smart.

When was Billy Barty born?

Billy Barty was born on October 25, 1924. (Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA)

How old is Billy Barty?

Billy Barty died on December 23, 2000 at the age of 76.

Updated: October 27, 2026 ·