Bobby Barber
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.
Acting
1963
Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
1962
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1962
Juror (uncredited)
1957
Waiter (uncredited)
1957
Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
1957
Unknown
1957
The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
1957
Party Guest (uncredited)
1956
Townsman (uncredited)
1954
Bellboy (uncredited)
1952
Newspaper Vendor
1952
Guess-Your-Weight Customer
1952
1952
1952
Man with Balloon
1952
Crazy Concert Pianist
1952
1952
John Rednose
1952
Delivery Man with Box
1952
1952
Second Man with Cigar
1952
Angry Pedestrian
1952
Man with Overcoat
1952
Man in Pajamas
1952
Restaurant Customer
1952
Man with Cake
1952
Janitor
1952
Man in Grandfather Clock
1952
Painter
1952
Hercules
1952
Man Phoning Australia
1952
Nightclub Bouncer
1952
Chauffeur
1952
Tony the Masseur
1952
Unknown
1951
Sneaky (uncredited)
1950
Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)
1949
Unknown
1949
Dry Cleaning Man (uncredited)
1949
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1948
1947
Newsboy (uncredited)
1947
Waiter (uncredited)
1947
Birthday Cake Waiter (uncredited)
1947
Corbett's second
1946
Bartender (uncredited)
1945
Salad Cook on Olvera Street (uncredited)
1945
Unknown
1945
Cab Driver
1944
Man on Subway (uncredited)
1944
Newsboy (uncredited)
1944
Funhouse Attendant
1944
Soldier - W.C. Fields Routine (uncredited)
1944
Barber
1943
Soft Drink Vendor (uncredited)
1943
Bald Man / Director
1943
Private (uncredited)
1943
Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Waiter
1943
Candy Butcher (uncredited)
1943
Busboy
1943
Collins (uncredited)
1942
Test Technician in Booth (uncredited)
1942
Snake Charmer (uncredited)
1942
Bald Juror (uncredited)
1941
Angelo (uncredited)
1941
Waiter (uncredited)
1941
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
1941
Waiter Who Gets Slapped
1941
Juryman (uncredited)
1941
Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)
1941
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
1940
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
1940
Waiter Who Spills Tray (uncredited)
1940
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
1940
Benny (uncredited)
1940
Man Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)
1940
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1940
Snacking Bus Rider
1938
Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
1938
(uncredited)
1938
Sailor (uncredited)
1938
Bartender (uncredited)
1938
Italian Waiter at Nightclub (uncredited)
1938
Waiter (uncredited)
1937
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
1937
Window Washer (uncredited)
1937
Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited)
1936
Italian Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1936
Worker (uncredited)
1935
Counterman
1933
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
1933
Man in Greased Pig Contest (uncredited)
1932
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
1930
Waiter
1930
Revolutionary (uncredited)
Infos
Bobby Barber
Male
12/17/1894
5/24/1976
Robert S. Barbera