Birth Day: 1894-12-17
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.
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As Workman in Night Club (uncredited) -
As Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) -
As Party Guest (uncredited) -
As Waiter (uncredited) -
As Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited) -
As The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited) -
As Townsman (uncredited) -
As Bellboy (uncredited) -
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As Sneaky (uncredited) -
As Gardipe (uncredited) -
As Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited) -
As George - Bartender (uncredited) -
As Chauffeur (uncredited) -
As Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited) -
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As Waiter -
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As Customs Inspector (uncredited) -
As Corbett's second -
As Waiter (uncredited) -
As Newsboy (uncredited) -
As Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited) -
As Ice Man -
As Bartender (uncredited) -
As Taxi Driver (uncredited) -
As Stagehand (uncredited) -
As Waiter (uncredited) -
As Cab Driver -
As Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited) -
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As Barber -
As Mill Worker -
As Man on Subway (uncredited) -
As Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited) -
As Newsboy (uncredited) -
As Native Banana Man -
As Funhouse Attendant -
As Busboy -
As Gambler -
As Waiter -
As Canteen Waiter (uncredited) -
As Collins (uncredited) -
As Bellhop -
As Private (uncredited) -
As Candy Butcher (uncredited) -
As Bald Man / Director -
As Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited) -
As Saloon Waiter (uncredited) -
As Waiter (uncredited) -
As Snake Charmer (uncredited) -
As Spectator (uncredited) -
As Man in Park in Front of Kay -
As Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited) -
As Test Technician in Booth (uncredited) -
As Bald Juror (uncredited) -
As Angelo (uncredited) -
As Waiter -
As Sailor in Finale (uncredited) -
As Waiter Who Gets Slapped -
As Waiter (uncredited) -
As Room Service Waiter (uncredited) -
As Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited) -
As Juryman (uncredited) -
As Eduardo -
As Prisoner (uncredited) -
As Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited) -
As Snacking Bus Rider -
As Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited) -
As Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited) -
As Wedding Guest (uncredited) -
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As Wedding Guest (uncredited) -
As Benny (uncredited) -
As Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited) -
As Musician (uncredited) -
As Sailor (uncredited) -
As Waiter (uncredited) -
As (uncredited) -
As Bartender (uncredited) -
As Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited) -
As Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited) -
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As Short Slap Happy Henchman -
As Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag -
As Window Washer (uncredited) -
As Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited) -
As Photographer -
As Hotel Porter (uncredited) -
As Hotel Porter -
As Worker (uncredited) -
As Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited) -
As Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited) -
As Man with Gong (uncredited) -
As Grocery Clerk (Uncredited) -
As Prop Man (Uncredited) -
As Undertaker's Assistant
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As Counterman -
As Dentist Patient
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As Man in Crowd (uncredited) -
As Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited) -
As Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) -
As Jury Foreman (uncredited) -
As Waiter -
As Revolutionary (uncredited) -
As Doughboy (uncredited) -
As clothing salesman on street
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