Bobby Barber
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieThe Wheeler Dealers
1963
Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
movieTo Kill a Mockingbird
1962
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
tvThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Juror (uncredited)
movieThe Joker is Wild
1957
Waiter (uncredited)
tvWagon Train
1957
Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
movieMan of a Thousand Faces
1957
The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
movieThe Midnight Story
1957
Party Guest (uncredited)
movieThe Buster Keaton Story
1957
Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
moviePardners
1956
Townsman (uncredited)
movieLiving It Up
1954
Bellboy (uncredited)
tvThe Abbott and Costello Show
1952
Chauffeur / Man with Overcoat / Man in Pajamas / Angry Pedestrian / Man with Balloon / Barfly / Man in Grandfather Clock / Crazy Concert Pianist / Man Phoning Australia / Second Man with Cigar / Restaurant Customer / John Rednose / Tout / Hercules / Newspaper Vendor / Janitor / Jake / Nightclub Bouncer / Pete / Man with Cake / Guess-Your-Weight Customer / Painter / Delivery Man with Box
tvAdventures of Superman
1952
Tony the Masseur
movieAcross the Wide Missouri
1951
Gardipe (uncredited)
movieBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
1951
Sneaky (uncredited)
movieLet's Dance
1950
George - Bartender (uncredited)
movieBud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
1950
Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
movieBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949
Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
movieAfrica Screams
1949
Chauffeur (uncredited)
movieOn an Island with You
1948
(uncredited)
movieI Walk Alone
1947
Newsboy (uncredited)
movieThe Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
1947
Waiter (uncredited)
movieThe Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947
Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
movieRiff-Raff
1947
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
movieVigilantes of Boomtown
1947
Corbett's second
movieCalcutta
1946
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
movieTwo Sisters from Boston
1946
Stagehand (uncredited)
movieRoad to Utopia
1946
Bartender (uncredited)
movieSensation Hunters
1945
Waiter (uncredited)
movieAnchors Aweigh
1945
Salad Cook (uncredited)
movieEarl Carroll Vanities
1945
Cab Driver
moviePractically Yours
1944
Man on Subway (uncredited)
movieAnd Now Tomorrow
1944
Mill Worker
movieLaura
1944
Newsboy (uncredited)
movieRainbow Island
1944
Native Banana Man
movieI Love a Soldier
1944
Funhouse Attendant
movieFollow the Boys
1944
Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited)
movieSwing Fever
1943
Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
movieCrazy House
1943
Bald Man / Director
movieDizzy Pilots
1943
Private (uncredited)
movieHi Diddle Diddle
1943
Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
movieHere Comes Mr. Zerk
1943
Bellhop
movieThe Sky's the Limit
1943
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
movieAll by Myself
1943
Waiter
movieHit the Ice
1943
Candy Butcher (uncredited)
movieReveille with Beverly
1943
Collins (uncredited)
movieWho Done It?
1942
Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
movieMatri-Phony
1942
Snake Charmer (uncredited)
movieBeyond the Blue Horizon
1942
Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
movieMy Favorite Spy
1942
Man in Park in Front of Kay
moviePowder Town
1942
Waiter (uncredited)
movieRoxie Hart
1942
Bald Juror (uncredited)
movieA Date with the Falcon
1942
Spectator (uncredited)
movieThe Gay Falcon
1941
Angelo (uncredited)
movieHold That Ghost
1941
Waiter (uncredited)
movieCracked Nuts
1941
Waiter
movieIn the Navy
1941
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
moviePot o' Gold
1941
Prisoner (uncredited)
movieLas Vegas Nights
1941
Waiter Who Gets Slapped
movieThe Monster and the Girl
1941
Juryman (uncredited)
movieThe Lady Eve
1941
Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
movieSecond Chorus
1941
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
movieThey Knew What They Wanted
1940
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
movieThe Villain Still Pursued Her
1940
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
movieSpring Parade
1940
Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
movieStranger on the Third Floor
1940
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
moviePrimrose Path
1940
Benny (uncredited)
movieRoad to Singapore
1940
Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
movieBroadway Melody of 1940
1940
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
movieNothing But Pleasure
1940
Snacking Bus Rider
moviePest from the West
1939
Musician (uncredited)
movieTopper Takes a Trip
1938
Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
movieCarefree
1938
(uncredited)
movieGive Me a Sailor
1938
Sailor (uncredited)
movieProfessor Beware
1938
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
movieHaving Wonderful Time
1938
Bartender (uncredited)
movieVivacious Lady
1938
Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
movieDangerous to Know
1938
Waiter (uncredited)
movieEverybody's Doing It
1938
Short Slap Happy Henchman
movieFight for Your Lady
1937
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
movieBreakfast for Two
1937
Window Washer (uncredited)
movieSuper-Sleuth
1937
Photographer
movieHistory Is Made at Night
1937
Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
movieGreat Guy
1936
Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
movieSmartest Girl in Town
1936
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
movieDodsworth
1936
Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
movieWalking on Air
1936
Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
movieHollywood Boulevard
1936
Man with Gong (uncredited)
movieThe Preview Murder Mystery
1936
Prop Man (Uncredited)
movieModern Times
1936
Worker (uncredited)
movieWe're Only Human
1935
Counterman
I Don't Remember
1935
Dentist Patient
Alimony Aches
1935
Undertaker's Assistant
movieI'm No Angel
1933
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
movieOne Sunday Afternoon
1933
Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
movieThe Night of June 13
1932
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
movieHorse Feathers
1932
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
movieSoup to Nuts
1930
Revolutionary (uncredited)
movieDoughboys
1930
Doughboy (uncredited)
Pep Up
1929
clothing salesman on street