Bobby Barber
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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 cr
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
Dec 17, 1894
New York City, New York, USA
Died
May 24, 1976
Known For
Acting
Movies
108 acting
0 crew
Popularity
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Known For
Modern Times
1936
as Worker (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Horse Feathers
1932
as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Laura
1944
as Newsboy (uncredited)
The Lady Eve
1941
as Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948
as Waiter
Anchors Aweigh
1945
as Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)
Dodsworth
1936
as Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947
as Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
Stranger on the Third Floor
1940
as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
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