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 Costellos 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 Costellos last movie The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock 1959 His film career included bit parts in over 100 known feature films
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