Bobby Barber
Acting
Born: 1894-12-17 in New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Juror (uncredited)
Wagon Train
Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
Have Gun, Will Travel
Adventures of Superman
Tony the Masseur
Modern Times
Worker (uncredited)
The Abbott and Costello Show
Chauffeur
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man with Overcoat
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man in Pajamas
The Abbott and Costello Show
Angry Pedestrian
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man with Balloon
The Abbott and Costello Show
Barfly
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man in Grandfather Clock
The Abbott and Costello Show
Crazy Concert Pianist
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man Phoning Australia
The Abbott and Costello Show
Second Man with Cigar
The Abbott and Costello Show
Restaurant Customer
The Abbott and Costello Show
John Rednose
The Abbott and Costello Show
Tout
The Abbott and Costello Show
Hercules
The Abbott and Costello Show
Newspaper Vendor
The Abbott and Costello Show
Janitor
The Abbott and Costello Show
Jake
The Abbott and Costello Show
Nightclub Bouncer
The Abbott and Costello Show
Pete
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man with Cake
The Abbott and Costello Show
Guess-Your-Weight Customer
The Abbott and Costello Show
Painter
The Abbott and Costello Show
Delivery Man with Box
To Kill a Mockingbird
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
In the Navy
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
Africa Screams
Chauffeur (uncredited)
The Lady Eve
Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
Who Done It?
Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
Laura
Newsboy (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Waiter
I'm No Angel
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Roxie Hart
Bald Juror (uncredited)
I Walk Alone
Newsboy (uncredited)
Vivacious Lady
Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
Living It Up
Bellboy (uncredited)