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