Bobby Barber
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: December 17, 1894
Day of Death: May 24, 1976 (81 years old)
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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Actor Candy Butcher (uncredited)
Hit the Ice
Actor Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
The Sky's the Limit
Actor Bellhop
Here Comes Mr. Zerk
Actor Waiter
All by Myself
Actor Collins (uncredited)
Reveille with Beverly
Actor Private (uncredited)
Dizzy Pilots
Actor Gambler
A Lady Takes a Chance
Actor Bald Man / Director
Crazy House
Actor Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
Hi Diddle Diddle
Actor Busboy
Presenting Lily Mars
Actor Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
Swing Fever
1942
Actor Snake Charmer (uncredited)
Matri-Phony
Actor Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
Beyond the Blue Horizon
Actor Waiter (uncredited)
Powder Town
Actor Spectator (uncredited)
A Date with the Falcon
Actor Man in Park in Front of Kay
My Favorite Spy
Actor Bald Juror (uncredited)
Roxie Hart
Actor Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
Who Done It?
1941
Actor Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
The Lady Eve
Actor Juryman (uncredited)
The Monster and the Girl
Actor Prisoner (uncredited)
Pot o' Gold
Actor Eduardo
King of the Texas Rangers
Actor Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
Second Chorus
Actor Waiter
Cracked Nuts
Actor Angelo (uncredited)
The Gay Falcon
Actor Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
In the Navy
Actor Waiter (uncredited)
Hold That Ghost
1940
Actor Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
Spring Parade
Actor
The Leather Pushers
Actor Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The Villain Still Pursued Her
Actor Snacking Bus Rider
Nothing But Pleasure
Actor Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Broadway Melody of 1940
Actor Benny (uncredited)
Primrose Path
Actor Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
They Knew What They Wanted
Actor Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Stranger on the Third Floor
Actor Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
Road to Singapore
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1938
Actor (uncredited)
Carefree
Actor Bartender (uncredited)
Having Wonderful Time
Actor Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
Vivacious Lady
Actor Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
Topper Takes a Trip
Actor Short Slap Happy Henchman
Everybody's Doing It
Actor Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
Professor Beware
Actor
Cipher Bureau
1937
1936
Actor Italian Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Dodsworth
Actor Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
Walking on Air
Actor Prop Man (Uncredited)
The Preview Murder Mystery
Actor Man with Gong (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard
Actor Hotel Porter
Smartest Girl in Town
Actor Worker (uncredited)
Modern Times
Actor Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
Great Guy
