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Bobby Barber

Born 17 Dec 1894 in New York City, New York, USADied 24 May 1976aged 8131 credits

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.

Bobby Barber, nascut Robert S. Barbera (Nova York, 18 de desembre de 1894 - Seal Beach, Califòrnia, 24 de maig de 1976), va ser un actor nord-americà que va aparèixer en més de 100 pel·lícules.

Bobby Barber (18. Dezember 1894 – 24. Mai 1976) war ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, der in über 100 Filmen mitwirkte. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch seine Rolle als Partner von Abbott und Costello, sowohl vor als auch hinter der Kamera. Bud Abbott und Lou Costello setzten Barber oft als eine Art Hofnarr am Set ihrer Filme ein. Seine Aufgabe war es, mit Streichen und Späßen für gute Stimmung zu sorgen. Manchmal tauchte er sogar während einer Szene plötzlich vor der Kamera auf, um die Schauspieler und die Crew zum Lachen zu bringen. In „Abbott und Costello treffen Frankenstein“ (1948) öffnet Costello die Tür und erwartet den großen Schauspieler Lon Chaney Jr. Stattdessen betritt der sehr kleine Barber die Tür mit einem lustigen Hut mit Feder. In einer anderen Szene aus diesem Film sieht man Bela Lugosi, in voller Dracula-Montur, feierlich eine Treppe hinuntersteigen, um Abbott und Costello zu treffen, als plötzlich alle in schallendes Gelächter ausbrechen. Lugosi, verärgert, dreht sich um und sieht Barber, der ihm dicht auf den Fersen ist und seine Schritte nachahmt. Barber trat auch in kleineren Rollen auf, etwa als Lieferjunge, Kellner, Hotelpage oder Straßenhändler, oft ohne im Abspann erwähnt zu werden, sowie in vielen Filmen von Abbott und Costello und etwa der Hälfte ihrer Fernsehsendungen. Manchmal war sein Konterfei auf einem Wandbild oder einem Steckbrief in einem Postamt zu sehen. Sein letzter Filmauftritt war in Lou Costellos letztem Film, „Die 30-Fuß-Braut von Candy Rock“ (1959). Insgesamt wirkte er in über 100 bekannten Spielfilmen mit.

Acting (31)

To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird1962 · Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Man of a Thousand Faces
Man of a Thousand Faces1957 · The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
Living It Up
Living It Up1954 · Bellboy (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff1949 · Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
Bodyguard
Bodyguard1948 · Little Man in Street
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein1948 · Waiter
Vigilantes of Boomtown
Vigilantes of Boomtown1947 · Corbett's Second
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer1947 · Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone1947 · Newsboy (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff1947 · Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Rio Grande Raiders
Rio Grande Raiders1946 · Curly - Bartender
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh1945 · Salad Cook (uncredited)
And Now Tomorrow
And Now Tomorrow1944 · Mill Worker
Laura
Laura1944 · Newsboy (uncredited)
Caribbean Romance
Caribbean Romance1943 · Passenger
Jackass Mail
Jackass Mail1942 · Storekeeper
A Date with the Falcon
A Date with the Falcon1942 · Spectator
The Lady Eve
The Lady Eve1941 · Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
Road to Singapore
Road to Singapore1940 · Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
Primrose Path
Primrose Path1940 · Benny (uncredited)
The Mad Doctor
The Mad Doctor1940 · Bald Man in Library
Gun Law
Gun Law1938 · The Barber
Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady1938 · Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
Breakfast for Two
Breakfast for Two1937 · Window Washer
History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night1937 · Paul
Modern Times
Modern Times1936 · Worker (uncredited)
Smartest Girl in Town
Smartest Girl in Town1936 · Hotel Porter
We're Only Human
We're Only Human1935 · Counterman
One Sunday Afternoon
One Sunday Afternoon1933 · Man in Greased Pig Contest
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers1932 · Speakeasy Patron
The Medicine Men
The Medicine Men1929