Bobby Barber

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

Wagon Train

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Have Gun, Will Travel

Adventures of Superman

The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show

All Movies (108)

• The Wheeler Dealers1963 · as Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
• To Kill a Mockingbird1962 · as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
• The Joker is Wild1957 · as Waiter (uncredited)
• Man of a Thousand Faces1957 · as The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
• The Midnight Story1957 · as Party Guest (uncredited)
• The Buster Keaton Story1957 · as Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
• Pardners1956 · as Townsman (uncredited)
• Living It Up1954 · as Bellboy (uncredited)
• Flesh and Fury1952
• Across the Wide Missouri1951 · as Gardipe (uncredited)
• Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man1951 · as Sneaky (uncredited)
• Let's Dance1950 · as George - Bartender (uncredited)
• Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion1950 · as Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
• Undertow1949
• Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff1949 · as Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
• Africa Screams1949 · as Chauffeur (uncredited)
• Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein1948 · as Waiter
• On an Island with You1948
• I Walk Alone1947 · as Newsboy (uncredited)
• The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap1947 · as Waiter (uncredited)
• The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer1947 · as Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
• Riff-Raff1947 · as Customs Inspector (uncredited)
• Vigilantes of Boomtown1947 · as Corbett's second
• Calcutta1946 · as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
• Two Sisters from Boston1946 · as Stagehand (uncredited)
• From This Day Forward1946 · as Ice Man
• Road to Utopia1946 · as Bartender (uncredited)
• Sensation Hunters1945 · as Waiter (uncredited)
• Anchors Aweigh1945 · as Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)
• Lady on a Train1945
• Earl Carroll Vanities1945 · as Cab Driver
• Practically Yours1944 · as Man on Subway (uncredited)
• And Now Tomorrow1944 · as Mill Worker
• Laura1944 · as Newsboy (uncredited)
• Rainbow Island1944 · as Native Banana Man
• I Love a Soldier1944 · as Funhouse Attendant
• Follow the Boys1944 · as Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited)
• You Can't Ration Love1944 · as Barber
• Swing Fever1943 · as Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
• Crazy House1943 · as Bald Man / Director
• Dizzy Pilots1943 · as Private (uncredited)
• A Lady Takes a Chance1943 · as Gambler
• Hi Diddle Diddle1943 · as Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
• Here Comes Mr. Zerk1943 · as Bellhop
• The Sky's the Limit1943 · as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
• All by Myself1943 · as Waiter
• Hit the Ice1943 · as Candy Butcher (uncredited)
• Presenting Lily Mars1943 · as Busboy
• Reveille with Beverly1943 · as Collins (uncredited)
• Who Done It?1942 · as Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
• Matri-Phony1942 · as Snake Charmer (uncredited)
• Beyond the Blue Horizon1942 · as Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
• My Favorite Spy1942 · as Man in Park in Front of Kay
• Powder Town1942 · as Waiter (uncredited)
• Roxie Hart1942 · as Bald Juror (uncredited)
• A Date with the Falcon1942 · as Spectator (uncredited)
• The Gay Falcon1941 · as Angelo (uncredited)
• King of the Texas Rangers1941 · as Eduardo
• Hold That Ghost1941 · as Waiter (uncredited)
• Cracked Nuts1941 · as Waiter
• In the Navy1941 · as Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
• Pot o' Gold1941 · as Prisoner (uncredited)
• Las Vegas Nights1941 · as Waiter Who Gets Slapped
• The Monster and the Girl1941 · as Juryman (uncredited)
• The Lady Eve1941 · as Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
• Second Chorus1941 · as Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
• They Knew What They Wanted1940 · as Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
• The Villain Still Pursued Her1940 · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
• Spring Parade1940 · as Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
• The Leather Pushers1940
• Stranger on the Third Floor1940 · as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
• Primrose Path1940 · as Benny (uncredited)
• Road to Singapore1940 · as Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
• Broadway Melody of 19401940 · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
• Nothing But Pleasure1940 · as Snacking Bus Rider
• Pest from the West1939 · as Musician (uncredited)
• Topper Takes a Trip1938 · as Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
• Cipher Bureau1938
• Carefree1938 · as (uncredited)
• Give Me a Sailor1938 · as Sailor (uncredited)
• Professor Beware1938 · as Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
• Having Wonderful Time1938 · as Bartender (uncredited)
• Vivacious Lady1938 · as Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
• Dangerous to Know1938 · as Waiter (uncredited)
• Everybody's Doing It1938 · as Short Slap Happy Henchman
• Fight for Your Lady1937 · as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
• Breakfast for Two1937 · as Window Washer (uncredited)
• Super-Sleuth1937 · as Photographer
• History Is Made at Night1937 · as Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
• Great Guy1936 · as Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
• Smartest Girl in Town1936 · as Hotel Porter
• Dodsworth1936 · as Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
• Walking on Air1936 · as Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
• Hollywood Boulevard1936 · as Man with Gong (uncredited)
• The Preview Murder Mystery1936 · as Prop Man (Uncredited)
• Modern Times1936 · as Worker (uncredited)
• We're Only Human1935 · as Counterman
• I Don't Remember1935 · as Dentist Patient
• Alimony Aches1935 · as Undertaker's Assistant
• I'm No Angel1933 · as Man in Crowd (uncredited)
• One Sunday Afternoon1933 · as Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
• The Night of June 131932 · as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
• Horse Feathers1932 · as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
• The Life of the Party1930 · as Waiter
• Soup to Nuts1930 · as Revolutionary (uncredited)
• Doughboys1930 · as Doughboy (uncredited)
• Pep Up1929 · as clothing salesman on street
• All in Fun1928

All TV Shows (27)

• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Juror (uncredited)
• Wagon Train1957 · as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
• Have Gun, Will Travel1957
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Chauffeur
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Man with Overcoat
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Man in Pajamas
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Angry Pedestrian
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Man with Balloon
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Barfly
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Man in Grandfather Clock
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Crazy Concert Pianist
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Man Phoning Australia
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Second Man with Cigar
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Restaurant Customer
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as John Rednose
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Tout
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Hercules
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Newspaper Vendor
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Janitor
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Jake
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Nightclub Bouncer
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Pete
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Man with Cake
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Guess-Your-Weight Customer
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Painter
• The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Delivery Man with Box
• Adventures of Superman1952 · as Tony the Masseur