Bobby Barber
Land: United States
Geschlecht: M
Geburtstag: 1894-12-18
Ist gestorben: 1976-05-24
Biografie
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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.
Schauspieler:
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1. Die Marx Brothers auf See (1931), film...Hoarse Barber Customer
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2. Die Marx Brothers in der Uni (1932), film...Speakeasy Patron
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3. Ich bin kein Engel (1933), film...Man In Crowd (uncredited)
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4. One Sunday Afternoon (1933), film...Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
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5. Moderne Zeiten (1936), film...Worker
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6. Denen ist nichts heilig (1937), film...Nightclub Patron
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7. Vivacious Lady (1938), film...Italian Waiter at Nightclub
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8. Sorgenfrei durch Dr. Flagg (1938), film...Minor Role
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9. Primrose Path (1940), film...Benny - Man in Diner
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10. Stranger on the Third Floor (1940), film...Giuseppe
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11. Swing-Romanze (1940), film...Room Service Waiter
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12. Die Bande der Fünf (1940), film...Little Man in Street
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13. Die Unschuld und der Bösewicht (1940), film...Wedding Guest
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14. Die Falschspielerin (1941), film...Ship's Waiter with Toupee
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15. Pot o' Gold (1941), film...Prisoner
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16. The Gay Falcon (1941), film...Angelo (uncredited)
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17. King of the Texas Rangers (1941), serien...Eduardo (Ch. 9)
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18. Der freche Kavalier (1942), film...Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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19. Bühne frei für Lily Mars (1943), film...Busboy
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20. The Sky's the Limit (1943), film...Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
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21. The Crystal Ball (1943), film...Educated Fleas Act Sign Carrier (uncredited)
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22. Hi Diddle Diddle (1943), film...Saloon Waiter
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23. Fracht für Missouri (1943), film...Townsman (uncredited)
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24. Fahrkarte nach Marseille (1944), film...Frenchman
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25. Laura (1944), film...Newsboy
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26. Urlaub in Hollywood (1945), film...Salad Cook on Olvera Street
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27. Die Seeteufel von Cartagena (1945), film...Tailor's Assistant
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28. Der Weg nach Utopia (1945), film...Bartender (uncredited)
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29. Morgen und alle Tage (1946), film...Ice Man
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30. To Each His Own (1946), film...Balloon Vendor (uncredited)
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31. Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946), film...Man at Town Meeting (uncredited)
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32. San Quentin (1946), film...Tailor's Assistant
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33. So einfach ist die Liebe nicht (1947), film...Birthday Cake Waiter
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34. Mexikanische Nächte (1947), film...Reporter
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35. Bodyguard (1948), film...Little Man in Street
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...Waiter
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37. Die Glocken von Coaltown (1948), film...Little Man in Street
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38. Menschen im Schatten (1948), film...Lola's Husband
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39. Panik um King Kong (1949), film...Diner Patron
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40. Dschungel der Gefahren (1949), film...Chauffeur
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41. Kim - Geheimdienst in Indien (1950), film...Cart Driver
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42. Tanz ist unser Leben (1950), film...George - Bartender
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43. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), serien...Self - Comic Actor
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44. Colorado (1951), film...Gardipe
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45. The Basketball Fix (1951), film...Nightclub Patron
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46. Two Dollar Bettor (1951), film...Racetrack Patron
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47. Auf Sherlock Holmes' Spuren (1951), film...Sneaky (uncredited)
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...Comic Actor
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49. The Abbott and Costello Show (1952), serien...Hercules
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50. All meine Sehnsucht (1953), film...Porch Loafer
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51. Houdini, der König des Variete (1953), film...Comic Piano Player
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52. Der tollkühne Jockey (1953), film...Bald Man in Restroom (uncredited)
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53. Wo Männer noch Männer sind (1956), film...Townsman
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54. Der Mann, der niemals lachte (1957), film...Soda Fountain Customer
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55. Schicksalsmelodie (1957), film...Waiter
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56. Die 9-Meter-Braut (1959), film...Booster (uncredited)
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57. Blaues Hawaii (1961), film...Man in Beach Brawl
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58. Wer die Nachtigall stört (1962), film...Courtroom Spectator
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59. Getrennte Betten (1963), film...Workman in Nightclub