Bobby Barber
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: December 17, 1894
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Juror (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Bellboy (uncredited)
as Chauffeur
as Man with Overcoat
as Man in Pajamas
as Angry Pedestrian
as Man with Balloon
as Barfly
as Man in Grandfather Clock
as Crazy Concert Pianist
as Man Phoning Australia
as Second Man with Cigar
as Restaurant Customer
as John Rednose
as Tout
as Hercules
as Newspaper Vendor
as Janitor
as Jake
as Nightclub Bouncer
as Pete
as Man with Cake
as Guess-Your-Weight Customer
as Painter
as Delivery Man with Box
as Tony the Masseur
as Gardipe (uncredited)
as Sneaky (uncredited)
as George - Bartender (uncredited)
as Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
as Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Newsboy (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
as Customs Inspector (uncredited)
as Corbett's second
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Stagehand (uncredited)
as Ice Man
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)
as Cab Driver
as Man on Subway (uncredited)
as Newsboy (uncredited)
as Mill Worker
as Native Banana Man
as Funhouse Attendant
as Barber
as Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
as Bald Man / Director
as Private (uncredited)
as Gambler
as Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
as Bellhop
as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
as Waiter
as Candy Butcher (uncredited)
as Busboy
as Collins (uncredited)
as Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
as Snake Charmer (uncredited)
as Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
as Man in Park in Front of Kay
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Bald Juror (uncredited)
as Spectator (uncredited)
as Angelo (uncredited)
as Eduardo
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Waiter
as Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Waiter Who Gets Slapped
as Juryman (uncredited)
as Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
as Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
as Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
as Benny (uncredited)
as Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Musician (uncredited)
as Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Sailor (uncredited)
as Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Short Slap Happy Henchman
as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
as Window Washer (uncredited)
as Photographer
as Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
as Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
as Hotel Porter
as Italian Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
as Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
as Man with Gong (uncredited)
as Prop Man (Uncredited)
as Worker (uncredited)
as Counterman
as Man in Crowd (uncredited)
as Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
as Waiter
as Revolutionary (uncredited)
as Doughboy (uncredited)