Age, Biography and Wiki
Billy Barty was an American actor and activist. He was best known for his roles in films such as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Foul Play, and Under the Rainbow. He was also a founding member of Little People of America, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of short stature.
Barty was born in Millsboro, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1924. He was the son of Italian immigrants, and he was born with a form of dwarfism known as cartilage-hair hypoplasia. He began his acting career at the age of three, appearing in silent films.
Throughout his career, Barty appeared in over 100 films and television shows. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Foul Play, and he won a Golden Globe for his performance in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Barty was also an activist for people of short stature. He was a founding member of Little People of America, and he was a vocal advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Barty died on December 23, 2000, at the age of 76. He was survived by his wife, Shirley, and their two children.
| Popular As |
William John Bertanzetti |
| Occupation |
actor,soundtrack,director |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1924 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of death |
23 December, 2000 |
| Died Place |
Glendale, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 76 years old group.
Billy Barty Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Billy Barty height is 3' 9" (1.14 m) .
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| Height |
3' 9" (1.14 m) |
| Weight |
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Who Is Billy Barty's Wife?
His wife is Shirley Bolingbroke (24 February 1962 - 23 December 2000) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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| Wife |
Shirley Bolingbroke (24 February 1962 - 23 December 2000) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
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Billy Barty Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Billy Barty worth at the age of 76 years old? Billy Barty’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Billy Barty's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Audio book: "Highlights from Within Reach", available only from the official website. [October 2005]
Billy Barty's eldest Nephew Michael Copeland and Michael's wife Debra produced a 236 page Bio-Tribute Book in 2002 entitled "Within Reach - An Inspirational Journey into the Life, Legacy and Influence of Billy Barty". Ironically after they started the project, they were contacted by Peter Jones Productions informing them A&E had assigned them to produce a "Biography" program about Billy's life and asked for help with information and family contacts.
His funeral was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Hollywood, California on December 27, 2000.
(May 28, 1999) Hospitalized overnight for injuries from a motor scooter accident during a parade.
In 1991, after the first Gulf War, Rush Limbaugh, on his radio show, spoke of making a movie about it. When somebody suggested casting Billy Barty, Limbaugh said he was dead; however, the next day, Barty, who admitted he listened to Limbaugh's show regularly but had missed it that day, called in to prove otherwise.
Ironically, in 1990 producer/writer William Winckler sued Billy Barty in Small Claims Court in Van Nuys, California for money that was owed him on the comedy series "Short Ribbs" (1989), and Winckler won the case against Barty. The press had a "field day" with all the publicity, stories ran through AP, UPI, The Daily News, ABC-TV News Los Angeles by reporter Joe McMann, and news swept throughout the country. Stories of Billy Barty being sued in Small Claims Court appeared in nearly every newspaper in the United States and internationally, on radio news shows, and covered by television news stations. Entertainment Tonight ran a story on Billy Barty being taken to small claims court. Barty himself said it was the most negative publicity he ever had in his life, with headlines such as "Small Billy Barty in Small Claims", "Barty Comes Up Short in Small Claims", etc. Barty added that he got nearly as much publicity as Zsa Zsa Gabor did for slapping a Beverly Hills police officer around the same time (1990). "Short Ribbs" writer Warren Taylor also sued Barty in Small Claims Court and won this case as well.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 1, 1981.
Founder of Little People of America, a support/advocacy organization for people with dwarfism. Although it has been reported that "no one over 4' 10" may join LPA" this is not correct - it is open to anyone affected by dwarfism (including family, friends, and medical professionals who treat little people). However, people over 4' 10" (i.e. not meeting the medical definition of a dwarf) *were* precluded from holding office in the organization until the late 1980s.
He hosted his own daily kids television show, Billy Barty's Big Top (1963), where he entertained and informed his viewers and studio audiences in between reruns of The Three Stooges films. It was seen weekday afternoons on KTTV Ch.11 in Hollywood, California from the early to mid-1960s.
He founded the Little People of America in 1957 and the Billy Barty Foundation in 1975. He possessed an immense talent and energetic charm that added a much needed shot in the arm to many series and films.
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. He was equally adept in both comedy and drama, and generally gives an added zest to any production he is associated with.
Billy Barty was born William John Bertanzetti on October 25, 1924 in Millsboro, Pennsylvania.
