Bobby Barber
from New York City, New York, USA
from New York City, New York, USA
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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.
Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Bellboy (uncredited)
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Sneaky (uncredited)
Gardipe (uncredited)
Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
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Waiter
Corbett's second
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Ice Man
Stagehand (uncredited)
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Cab Driver
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Salad Cook (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Frenchman (uncredited)
Barber
Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited)
Funhouse Attendant
Native Banana Man
Newsboy (uncredited)
Mill Worker
Man on Subway (uncredited)
Collins (uncredited)
Busboy
Candy Butcher (uncredited)
Waiter
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
Bellhop
Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
Gambler
Private (uncredited)
Bald Man / Director
Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
Spectator (uncredited)
Bald Juror (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Man in Park in Front of Kay
Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
Snake Charmer (uncredited)
Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
Juryman (uncredited)
Waiter Who Gets Slapped
Prisoner (uncredited)
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
Waiter
Waiter (uncredited)
Eduardo
Angelo (uncredited)
Snacking Bus Rider
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
Benny (uncredited)
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
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Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
Musician (uncredited)
Short Slap Happy Henchman
Waiter (uncredited)
Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
Sailor (uncredited)
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Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
Photographer
Window Washer (uncredited)
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Worker (uncredited)
Prop Man (Uncredited)
Man with Gong (uncredited)
Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
Alimony Aches
Undertaker's Assistant
I Don't Remember
Dentist Patient
Counterman
Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Doughboy (uncredited)
Revolutionary (uncredited)
Waiter
Pep Up
clothing salesman on street
All in Fun
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