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Robert S. Barbera
Bobby Barber
Acting
Biography
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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…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Wheeler Dealers
as Workman in Night Club (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Man of a Thousand Faces
as The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
The Buster Keaton Story
as Soda Fountain Customer (uncredited)
The Joker is Wild
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Pardners
as Townsman (uncredited)
Living It Up
as Bellboy (uncredited)
Flesh and Fury
Across the Wide Missouri
as Gardipe (uncredited)
