Bobby Barber
male
Born on December 17, 1894 (130 years old)
Passed Away on May 24, 1976
From New York City, New York, USA
Known for Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bobby Barber (December 18, 1894 – May 24, 1976) was an American actor who appeared in over 100 films. Barber is notable for his work as a foil for Abbott and Costello on and off screen. Barber was often used by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello as a form of "court jester" on the set of their films. It was his job to keep the energy level up with pranks and practical jokes. Sometimes, he even suddenly appeared on camera during a take to break up the cast and crew. In Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Costello answers a knock at the door expecting to see large actor Lon Chaney Jr. Instead, the very short Barber walks in wearing a funny hat with a feather. In another outtake from that film, Bela Lugosi, in full Dracula regalia, is solemnly descending a staircase to meet Abbott and Costello when all of a sudden the actors and crew burst out laughing. Lugosi, annoyed, turns around to see Barber following right behind him, mimicking his steps. Barber also appeared in bit parts, such as a delivery boy, waiter, bellhop, or man on the street, often uncredited in movies, and in many of Abbott and Costello's films and about half their television shows. Sometimes his likeness was in a picture on a wall or a "wanted" poster in a post office. His final film appearance was in Lou Costello's last movie, The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959). His film career included bit parts in over 100 (known) feature films.
Cast Credits
- 1963
- 1962
- 1957
- 1956
- 1952
Adventures of Superman
as
Tony the Masseur
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Chauffeur
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Man with Overcoat
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Man in Pajamas
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Angry Pedestrian
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Man with Balloon
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Barfly
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Man in Grandfather Clock
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Crazy Concert Pianist
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Man Phoning Australia
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Second Man with Cigar
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Restaurant Customer
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
John Rednose
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Tout
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Hercules
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Newspaper Vendor
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Janitor
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Jake
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Nightclub Bouncer
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Pete
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Man with Cake
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Guess-Your-Weight Customer
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Painter
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show
as
Delivery Man with Box
1952
- 1951
- 1950
- 1949
- 1948
- 1947
- 1946
- 1945
- 1944
- 1943
Hit the Ice
as
Candy Butcher (uncredited)
1943
The Sky's the Limit
as
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Here Comes Mr. Zerk
as
Bellhop
1943
All by Myself
as
Waiter
1943
Reveille with Beverly
as
Collins (uncredited)
1943
Dizzy Pilots
as
Private (uncredited)
1943
A Lady Takes a Chance
as
Gambler
1943
Crazy House
as
Bald Man / Director
1943
Hi Diddle Diddle
as
Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Presenting Lily Mars
as
Busboy
1943
Swing Fever
as
Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
1943
- 1942
Matri-Phony
as
Snake Charmer (uncredited)
1942
Beyond the Blue Horizon
as
Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
1942
Powder Town
as
Waiter (uncredited)
1942
A Date with the Falcon
as
Spectator (uncredited)
1942
My Favorite Spy
as
Man in Park in Front of Kay
1942
Roxie Hart
as
Bald Juror (uncredited)
1942
Who Done It?
as
Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
1942
- 1941
The Lady Eve
as
Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
1941
The Monster and the Girl
as
Juryman (uncredited)
1941
Pot o' Gold
as
Prisoner (uncredited)
1941
King of the Texas Rangers
as
Eduardo
1941
Second Chorus
as
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
1941
Cracked Nuts
as
Waiter
1941
The Gay Falcon
as
Angelo (uncredited)
1941
In the Navy
as
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
1941
Hold That Ghost
as
Waiter (uncredited)
1941
Las Vegas Nights
as
Waiter Who Gets Slapped
1941
- 1940
Spring Parade
as
Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
1940
The Leather Pushers
1940
The Villain Still Pursued Her
as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1940
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Nothing But Pleasure
as
Snacking Bus Rider
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1940
Primrose Path
as
Benny (uncredited)
1940
Stranger on the Third Floor
as
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
1940
They Knew What They Wanted
as
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
1940
Road to Singapore
as
Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
1940
- 1939
- 1938
Carefree
as
(uncredited)
1938
Having Wonderful Time
as
Bartender (uncredited)
1938
Vivacious Lady
as
Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
1938
Topper Takes a Trip
as
Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
1938
Everybody's Doing It
as
Short Slap Happy Henchman
1938
Professor Beware
as
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
1938
Cipher Bureau
1938
- 1937
- 1936
Dodsworth
as
Italian Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
1936
Walking on Air
as
Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
1936
The Preview Murder Mystery
as
Prop Man (Uncredited)
1936
Hollywood Boulevard
as
Man with Gong (uncredited)
1936
Smartest Girl in Town
as
Hotel Porter
1936
Modern Times
as
Worker (uncredited)
1936
Great Guy
as
Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
1936
- 1935
- 1933
- 1932
- 1930
- 1929
- 1928
