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As mentioned before Billy lived a Giant life. Part of that was his activism and spreading the word about dwarfism. He actively promoted the rights of others with affected by dwarfism and unhappy with the fact that some viewed them as just midget actors. Finally in 1957 he founded the Little People of America organization. He… Continue reading A Giant Crusader

In 70 years of acting Billy Barty had roles in 200 Plus films. Additionally he played on Vaudeville, tv shows and tv commercials,played in night clubs and various other entertainment specials. Until “The Little Couple” he was probably the most recognized of all dwarfs on the planet. At just 3 foot 9′ he brought more… Continue reading Billy Barty Life

Here is a partial list of some of Billy’s movies. You can find a more complete  list at IMDB. 2000 The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (Video) Funeral Eulogist (uncredited)  1999 L.A. Heat (TV Series) Morty Feinberg – In Harm’s Way (1999) … Morty Feinberg   1997 The New Batman Adventures (TV Series) Hips McManus – Double Talk (1997) … Hips… Continue reading Movies and Filmography

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I remember as a very little kid (back on the edge of black and white tv) seeing the movie Rumplestiltskin. Enjoy it right here:

The name of my condition is Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia, but you can just call me Billy. ~~ The general public thinks all little people are in circuses or sideshows. We have doctors, nurses, just about every field covered. ~~ That’s where it starts and sometimes finishes. My parents never told me I was small, so… Continue reading Famous Quotes

Billy Barty was born October 25, 1924 in Millsboro, Pennsylvania. His real name was William John Bertanzetti. He was an American Actor and a giant who stood only 3 foot nine even as a full grown adult. He was born with what is called cartillage-hair hypoplasia dwarfism according to Wikipedia. However dwarfism wasn’t really understood back in the 30′s… Continue reading Life and Times

Billy Barty Memorial / December 27, 2000 Good Morning, I am Billy Barty’s brother-in-law, Wesley Morse, and I would like to talk about Billy for a few minutes. No Matter how I struggle, I have to open this talk with a cliche. We are here today to remember and to honor a giant! Small in… Continue reading Eulogy