Bobby Barber
Acting
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.
To Kill a Mockingbird
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Age 68 (now 81)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
as Waiter
Age 53 (now 81)
History Is Made at Night
as Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
Age 42 (now 81)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as Sneaky (uncredited)
Age 56 (now 81)
Stranger on the Third Floor
as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Age 45 (now 81)
The Wheeler Dealers
as Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
Age 68 (now 81) To Kill a Mockingbird
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Age 68 (now 81)
Man of a Thousand Faces
as The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
Age 62 (now 81)
The Buster Keaton Story
as Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
Age 62 (now 81)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as Sneaky (uncredited)
Age 56 (now 81)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
as Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
Age 55 (now 81)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
as Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
Age 54 (now 81)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
as Waiter
Age 53 (now 81)
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
as Waiter (uncredited)
Age 52 (now 81)
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
as Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
Age 52 (now 81)
Follow the Boys
as Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited)
Age 49 (now 81)
Beyond the Blue Horizon
as Member of La'oa's Gang (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 81)
They Knew What They Wanted
as Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
Age 45 (now 81)
The Villain Still Pursued Her
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Age 45 (now 81)
Stranger on the Third Floor
as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Age 45 (now 81)
Broadway Melody of 1940
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Age 45 (now 81)
Topper Takes a Trip
as Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
Age 44 (now 81)
History Is Made at Night
as Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
Age 42 (now 81)
The Preview Murder Mystery
as Prop Man (Uncredited)
Age 41 (now 81)
One Sunday Afternoon
as Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
Age 38 (now 81)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Juror (uncredited)
Age 67 (now 81)
The Abbott and Costello Show
as Second Man with Cigar
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Angry Pedestrian
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Man with Balloon
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Man in Grandfather Clock
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Crazy Concert Pianist
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Man Phoning Australia
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Man with Overcoat
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Restaurant Customer
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as John Rednose
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Man in Pajamas
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Hercules
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Newspaper Vendor
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Nightclub Bouncer
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Man with Cake
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Guess-Your-Weight Customer
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Delivery Man with Box
Age 57 (now 81) The Abbott and Costello Show
as Chauffeur
Age 57 (now 81)
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Also Known As
Robert S. Barbera
IMDB
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