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