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Bobby Barber
Bobby Barber

Bobby Barber

ActingBorn December 17, 1894Died May 24, 1976 (age 81)New York City, New York, USA

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.

Filmography

1963
The Wheeler Dealers

as Workman in Night Club (uncredited)

Movie
1962
To Kill a Mockingbird

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Movie
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Juror (uncredited)

TV
1957
The Joker is Wild

as Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1957
Wagon Train

as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)

TV
1957
Man of a Thousand Faces

as The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)

Movie
1957
The Midnight Story

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie
1957
The Buster Keaton Story

as Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)

Movie
1956
Pardners

as Townsman (uncredited)

Movie
1954
Living It Up

as Bellboy (uncredited)

Movie
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Man with Overcoat

TV
1952TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Angry Pedestrian

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Man with Balloon

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Man in Grandfather Clock

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Crazy Concert Pianist

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Man Phoning Australia

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Second Man with Cigar

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Restaurant Customer

TV
1952TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Newspaper Vendor

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Nightclub Bouncer

TV
1952TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Guess-Your-Weight Customer

TV
1952
The Abbott and Costello Show

as Delivery Man with Box

TV
1952
Adventures of Superman

as Tony the Masseur

TV
1951
Across the Wide Missouri

as Gardipe (uncredited)

Movie
1950
Let's Dance

as George - Bartender (uncredited)

Movie
1950
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion

as Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)

Movie
1949Movie
1949Movie
1949
Africa Screams

as Chauffeur (uncredited)

Movie
1947
I Walk Alone

as Newsboy (uncredited)

Movie
1947
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap

as Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1947
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

as Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1947
Riff-Raff

as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Movie
1947
Vigilantes of Boomtown

as Corbett's second

Movie
1946
Calcutta

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Movie
1946
Two Sisters from Boston

as Stagehand (uncredited)

Movie
1946Movie
1946
Road to Utopia

as Bartender (uncredited)

Movie
1945
Sensation Hunters

as Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1945
Anchors Aweigh

as Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)

Movie
1945Movie
1944
Practically Yours

as Man on Subway (uncredited)

Movie
1944
And Now Tomorrow

as Mill Worker

Movie
1944
Laura

as Newsboy (uncredited)

Movie
1944
Rainbow Island

as Native Banana Man

Movie
1944
I Love a Soldier

as Funhouse Attendant

Movie
1944
Follow the Boys

as Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited)

Movie
1944Movie
1943
Swing Fever

as Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)

Movie
1943
Crazy House

as Bald Man / Director

Movie
1943
Dizzy Pilots

as Private (uncredited)

Movie
1943Movie
1943
Hi Diddle Diddle

as Saloon Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1943Movie
1943
The Sky's the Limit

as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1943
All by Myself

as Waiter

Movie
1943
Hit the Ice

as Candy Butcher (uncredited)

Movie
1943Movie
1943
Reveille with Beverly

as Collins (uncredited)

Movie
1942
Who Done It?

as Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)

Movie
1942
Matri-Phony

as Snake Charmer (uncredited)

Movie
1942
Beyond the Blue Horizon

as Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)

Movie
1942
My Favorite Spy

as Man in Park in Front of Kay

Movie
1942
Powder Town

as Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1942
Roxie Hart

as Bald Juror (uncredited)

Movie
1942
A Date with the Falcon

as Spectator (uncredited)

Movie
1941
The Gay Falcon

as Angelo (uncredited)

Movie
1941Movie
1941
Hold That Ghost

as Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1941
Cracked Nuts

as Waiter

Movie
1941
In the Navy

as Sailor in Finale (uncredited)

Movie
1941
Pot o' Gold

as Prisoner (uncredited)

Movie
1941
Las Vegas Nights

as Waiter Who Gets Slapped

Movie
1941
The Monster and the Girl

as Juryman (uncredited)

Movie
1941
The Lady Eve

as Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)

Movie
1941
Second Chorus

as Room Service Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1940
They Knew What They Wanted

as Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)

Movie
1940
The Villain Still Pursued Her

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Spring Parade

as Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Stranger on the Third Floor

as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Primrose Path

as Benny (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Road to Singapore

as Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Nothing But Pleasure

as Snacking Bus Rider

Movie
1939
Pest from the West

as Musician (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Topper Takes a Trip

as Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)

Movie
1938Movie
1938
Carefree

as (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Give Me a Sailor

as Sailor (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Professor Beware

as Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag

Movie
1938
Having Wonderful Time

as Bartender (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Vivacious Lady

as Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Dangerous to Know

as Waiter (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Everybody's Doing It

as Short Slap Happy Henchman

Movie
1937
Fight for Your Lady

as Hotel Porter (uncredited)

Movie
1937
Breakfast for Two

as Window Washer (uncredited)

Movie
1937
Super-Sleuth

as Photographer

Movie
1937
History Is Made at Night

as Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)

Movie
1936
Great Guy

as Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)

Movie
1936
Smartest Girl in Town

as Hotel Porter

Movie
1936
Dodsworth

as Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Movie
1936
Walking on Air

as Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)

Movie
1936
Hollywood Boulevard

as Man with Gong (uncredited)

Movie
1936
The Preview Murder Mystery

as Prop Man (Uncredited)

Movie
1936
Modern Times

as Worker (uncredited)

Movie
1935
We're Only Human

as Counterman

Movie
1935
I Don't Remember

as Dentist Patient

Movie
1935
Alimony Aches

as Undertaker's Assistant

Movie
1933
I'm No Angel

as Man in Crowd (uncredited)

Movie
1933
One Sunday Afternoon

as Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)

Movie
1932
The Night of June 13

as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

Movie
1932
Horse Feathers

as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)

Movie
1930Movie
1930
Soup to Nuts

as Revolutionary (uncredited)

Movie
1930
Doughboys

as Doughboy (uncredited)

Movie
1929
Pep Up

as clothing salesman on street

Movie
1928Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 17, 1894
Day of DeathMay 24, 1976
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
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