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
109 acting
0 crew
Popularity
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Known For
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Modern Times
1936
as Worker (uncredited)
Laura
1944
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948
as Waiter
The Lady Eve
1941
as Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh
1945
as Salad Cook (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
1951
as Sneaky (uncredited)
The Joker is Wild
1957
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947
as Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
Dodsworth
1936
as Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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