Bobby Barber
Acting
🎂 1894-12-17
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.
Cast credits(131)
1957
Juror (uncredited)
1962
Chauffeur
1952
Man with Overcoat
1952
Man in Pajamas
1952
Angry Pedestrian
1952
Man with Balloon
1952
Barfly
1952
Man in Grandfather Clock
1952
Crazy Concert Pianist
1952
Man Phoning Australia
1952
Second Man with Cigar
1952
Restaurant Customer
1952
John Rednose
1952
Tout
1952
Hercules
1952
Newspaper Vendor
1952
Janitor
1952
Jake
1952
Nightclub Bouncer
1952
Pete
1952
Man with Cake
1952
Guess-Your-Weight Customer
1952
Painter
1952
Delivery Man with Box
1952
Tony the Masseur
1952
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1962
Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
1936
Eduardo
1941
Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
1957
Worker (uncredited)
1936
Party Guest (uncredited)
1957
Newsboy (uncredited)
1944
Waiter (uncredited)
1945
Sneaky (uncredited)
1951
Collins (uncredited)
1943
Window Washer (uncredited)
1937
Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
1947
Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
1941
Man in Park in Front of Kay
1942
1949
Gardipe (uncredited)
1951
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1940
Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
1942
Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
1940
The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
1957
Waiter
1948
Waiter (uncredited)
1957
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
1941
Townsman (uncredited)
1956
Spectator (uncredited)
1942
Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)
1945
Gambler
1943
Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
1938
Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
1940
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
1932
(uncredited)
1938
Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
1949
Juryman (uncredited)
1941
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
1938
Waiter (uncredited)
1947
Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
1963
Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
1936
Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
1942
Doughboy (uncredited)
1930
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
1932
Newsboy (uncredited)
1947
Native Banana Man
1944
Benny (uncredited)
1940
1945
Prisoner (uncredited)
1941
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
1937
Angelo (uncredited)
1941
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1949
Counterman
1935
Bellboy (uncredited)
1954
Bald Man / Director
1943
Waiter (uncredited)
1938
Bartender (uncredited)
1946
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
1947
Ice Man
1946
Musician (uncredited)
1939
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
1940
Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
1943
Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
1938
Prop Man (Uncredited)
1936
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1940
Italian Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
1936
Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
1950
Mill Worker
1944
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
1941
Waiter (uncredited)
1942
Candy Butcher (uncredited)
1943
Busboy
1943
Man on Subway (uncredited)
1944
Cab Driver
1945
Funhouse Attendant
1944
1940
Bartender (uncredited)
1938
Waiter (uncredited)
1941
1952
1938
George - Bartender (uncredited)
1950
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
1933
Waiter
1943
Man with Gong (uncredited)
1936
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1946
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Waiter
1930
Snake Charmer (uncredited)
1942
Bald Juror (uncredited)
1942
Waiter Who Gets Slapped
1941
Photographer
1937
Barber
1944
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
1940
Stagehand (uncredited)
1946
Snacking Bus Rider
1940
Sailor (uncredited)
1938
Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
1937
Bellhop
1943
Revolutionary (uncredited)
1930
Corbett's second
1947
Waiter
1941
clothing salesman on street
1929
Hotel Porter
1936
Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Short Slap Happy Henchman
1938
Private (uncredited)
1943
Undertaker's Assistant
1935
Dentist Patient
1935
1928