Bobby Barber
Acting
Biography
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…
Also known as
Robert S. Barbera
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Known For
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957 · TV
Wagon Train
1957 · TV
Adventures of Superman
1952 · TV
Modern Times
1936 · Movie
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962 · Movie
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952 · TV
Laura
1944 · Movie
The Lady Eve
1941 · Movie
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948 · Movie
Passage to Marseille
1944 · Movie
Anchors Aweigh
1945 · Movie