Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti; October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. [1] In adult life, he stood 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) tall, due to cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism.

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Nov 15, 2002 · Billy played the drums, Dede, the violin, and Evelyn accompanied on the accordion and piano. All the children sang and Billy and Evelyn danced the jitterbug. Billy also did impersonations. Later, Billy said, “By the time I was twelve, I’d …

The vaudeville circuit beckoned in the 1930s, and he began a seven-year stint with the musical comedy act billed as Billy Barty and His Sisters. He played drums and did impressions while his...

This set of drums belonged to Billy Barty alias Sparky. He was a very keen drummer. These were often on the film lot tucked around the back. I often used to play them between shoots.

May 3, 2023 · Nevertheless, Billy and Sisters, as they were touted, marched on, with a musical act featuring Barty’s sister Evelyn on piano and accordion, his other sister Dede playing violin, and Barty himself on drums. They all sang and danced a little, and the adolescent Barty told jokes and did impressions.

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Oct 10, 2020 · The late Billy Barty who played Sparky in The Bugaloos was a talented musician and drummer, here are some clips where Sparky plays the drums in a few episodes plus one of Sparky playing the...

Billy Barty was a smashing guy. I actually came into the industry as a drummer, singer, and sort of went into stage. I actually played on his drums, on the set when we were filming. So I think I probably played the smallest set of drums in the world. Billy can actually play the drums, he's very, very good. We both had that in common.

Mar 26, 2025 · Property from the North Hollywood estate of actor Billy Barty via his daughter actress Lori Barty. One of the arms that hold the snare in place is missing and the rack tom is missing. There are distinctive tape marks on the cymbal and kick drum that match what is seen on the drum set seen on the program.