'Billy Barty' is an American actor and puppeteer who worked with the Kroffts on numerous projects.
Beginning his career with the Mickey McGuire serials (similar to The Little Rascals serials) in the 1920s and '30s opposite Mickey Rooney, Barty's short stature (3' 9") was frequently utilized for various roles. In the late '60s, Barty was recruited by the Kroffts to don costumes for their live Six Flags shows. This led to a long collaboration with the Kroffts, starring both in and out of costumes. Sadly Billy Barty died from a illness in 2000
Krofft-Related Productions[]
- Pufnstuf - Googey Gopher/Orville Pelican
- The Bugaloos - Sparky the Firefly
- Sigmund and the Sea Monsters - Sigmund Ooze
- The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl - Various Characters
- Fol-de-Rol - The Artist/Various Characters
- The Krofft Supershow (Dr. Shrinker) - Hugo
- The Paul Lynde Halloween Special - Gallows
- The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars