Bobby Barber
AKA: Robert S. Barbera
Birthday: 1894-12-17
Died: 1976-05-24
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
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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.
Filmography
Character: Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
Character: Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
Character: Candy Butcher (uncredited)
Character: Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Bartender (uncredited)
Character: Native Banana Man
Character: Funhouse Attendant
Character: George - Bartender (uncredited)
Character: Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
Character: Gardipe (uncredited)
Character: Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)
Character: Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
Character: Window Washer (uncredited)
Character: Dentist Patient
Character: Corbett's second
Character: Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
Character: Short Slap Happy Henchman
Character: Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Character: Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
Character: Man on Subway (uncredited)
Character: Musician (uncredited)
Character: Snacking Bus Rider
Character: Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Character: Prop Man (Uncredited)
Character: Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Man with Gong (uncredited)
Character: Worker (uncredited)
Character: Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
Character: Benny (uncredited)
Character: Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Character: Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Character: Sneaky (uncredited)
Character: Newsboy (uncredited)
Character: Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Character: Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
Character: Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
Character: Collins (uncredited)
Character: Private (uncredited)
Character: Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Character: Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Spectator (uncredited)
Character: Man in Park in Front of Kay
Character: Bald Man / Director
Character: Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Angelo (uncredited)
Character: Bald Juror (uncredited)
Character: The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
Character: Doughboy (uncredited)
Character: Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
Character: Bartender (uncredited)
Character: Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
Character: Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
Character: Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Stagehand (uncredited)
Character: Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
Character: Grocery Clerk (Uncredited)
Character: Newsboy (uncredited)
Character: Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Character: Italian Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Character: Revolutionary (uncredited)
Character: Undertaker's Assistant
Character: Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Character: Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
Character: Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
Character: Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Character: Chauffeur (uncredited)
Character: Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
Character: Waiter (uncredited)
Character: Barber (uncredited)
Character: Juryman (uncredited)
Character: Party Guest (uncredited)
Character: Snake Charmer (uncredited)
Character: Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Character: Prisoner (uncredited)