Eddie Barth (September 29, 1931 – May 28, 2010; born Edward Michael Bartholetti)[1] was an American actor. Barth earned the nickname Mr. Gravel for his raspy vocals in his voiceover work.[1]
Eddie Barth | |
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.jpg) Barth on Shaft in 1973 | |
| Born | Edward Michael Bartholetti September 29, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2010 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1963–2003 |
| Spouse | Sally Hada (m. 1961) |
Biography
editEarly life
editBarth was born Edward Michael Bartholetti[2] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
editBarth portrayed Myron Fowler, the owner of Peerless Detectives, a rival detective agency in 38 episodes of the television series Simon & Simon between 1981 and 1989.[1] Barth also portrayed a police lieutenant on the series Shaft[1] and appeared in regular roles on Night Court; Murder, She Wrote; Civil Wars and Stone.[1]
Barth's most well-known voiceover commercial work was for an advertising campaign for Miller Lite during the 1980s.[1] Barth closed the Miller Lite television commercials by reading the slogan "Lite Beer from Miller. Everything you always wanted in a beer. And less.".[1] His other voiceover credits included Superman: The Animated Series, Osmosis Jones in 2001, and the 1998 film Babe: Pig in the City.[1]
Eddie Barth died of heart failure at his home in Los Angeles on May 28, 2010, at the age of 78.[1]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Bananas | Paul | Credited as Ed Barth |
| 1971 | Shaft | Tony | Credited as Ed Barth |
| 1971 | Made for Each Other | Ronnie | |
| 1974 | The Super Cops | Detroit Hitman / Driver | Uncredited |
| 1977 | Thunder and Lightning | Rudi Volpone | Credited as Ed Barth |
| 1979 | The Amityville Horror | Agucci | |
| 1979 | Boardwalk | Eli Rosen | |
| 1980 | Fame | Angelo | |
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. | Lester | |
| 1990 | Twenty Dollar Star | Joe Hogan | |
| 1991 | Rover Dangerfield | Champ | Voice |
| 1994 | Mr. Write | Dad | |
| 1994 | Killing Obsession | Limo Dispatcher | |
| 1998 | Babe: Pig in the City | Nigel / Alan | Voice |
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones | Additional voices |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Twilight Zone | Sailor | Episode: "The New Exhibit"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1967 | Cimarron Strip | 2nd Man | Episode: "Broken Wing"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1967 | The F.B.I. | Bossio, Taxi Driver | Episode: "Overload"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1967 | The Invaders | Cab Driver | Episode: "The Believers"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1969 | Judd, for the Defense | Customs Clerk | Episode: "An Elephant in a Cigar Box"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1969 | Mannix | Foreman | Episode: "The Sound of Darkness"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1970 | Then Came Bronson | Foreman | Episode: "Still Waters"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1973 | Honor Thy Father | Grocer | Television film; uncredited |
| 1973–1974 | Shaft | Lt. Al Rossi | 7 episodes |
| 1974 | The Streets of San Francisco | Ed Cooper | Episode: "Cry Help!" |
| 1974 | It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy | Sgt. Riggs | Television film; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1975 | Cannon | Paddy Chabreau | Episode: "Missing at FL307"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1975 | Barney Miller | Detective DeLuca | Episode: "Stakeout"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1975 | Baretta | Al Velance | Episode: "Ragtime Billy Peaches"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1975 | The Orphan and the Dude | Sam Brodsky | Television film; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1975 | Matt Helm | Taffy | Episode: "Double Jeopardy"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1975 | Kojak | Joe Torrey | Episode: "A House of Prayer, a Den of Thieves"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1976 | Joe and Sons | Pelekoudas | Episode: "Jimmy Flynn's Wake" |
| 1976 | Popi | Cop | Episode: "Love Letters" |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man | Papadakis | 2 episodes; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1976 | Amelia Earhart | Sid Isaacs | Television film |
| 1977 | The Bionic Woman | Saul | Episode: "Once a Thief"; credited as Ed Barth |
| 1977 | Kingston: Confidential | Episode: "The Boston Shamrock"; credited as Ed Barth | |
| 1977 | Husbands and Wives | Harry Bell | Television film |
| 1978 | C.P.O. Sharkey | Fowler | Episode: "Tell It to the Marines" |
| 1978 | Husbands, Wives & Lovers | Harry Bellini | 10 episodes |
| 1979 | The Man in the Santa Claus Suit | Babyskin | Television film |
| 1980 | Alice | Ernie 'Rocky' Rockwell | Episode: "Auld Acquaintances Should Be Forgot" |
| 1980 | Jimmy B. & André | Tassos | Television film |
| 1980 | Stone | Vandis | 4 episodes |
| 1980 | Ethel Is an Elephant | Harold Brainer | Television film |
| 1980 | Number 96 | Lou Sugarman | Episode: "Roger Moves In" |
| 1981 | The Incredible Hulk | Sam Brandes | Episode: "Patterns" |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues | Tanner | Episode: "Jungle Madness" |
| 1981–1988 | Simon & Simon | Myron Fowler / Max | 38 episodes |
| 1982 | T.J. Hooker | Singer | Episode: "The Protectors" |
| 1983 | The Paper Chase | Lars | Episode: "Snow" |
| 1984 | Whiz Kids | Gregg | Episode: "Watch Out!" |
| 1984 | Silver Spoons | Dom | Episode: "The World's Greatest Father" |
| 1984 | Lottery! | Episode: "Chicago: Another Chance" | |
| 1984 | The Red-Light Sting | Sam Hollander | Television film |
| 1984 | Challenge of the GoBots | Road Ranger | 2 episodes |
| 1984 | The Love Boat | Joey Weasel Malone | Episode: "Only the Good Die Young/Honey Beats the Odds/The Light of Another Day" |
| 1984 | The New Mike Hammer | Ritchie | 4 episodes |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Richie Kanpinski | Pilot: "The Murderer of Sherlock Holmes" |
| 1985 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Gino | Episode: "Car Wars" |
| 1985 | Magnum, P.I. | Harry Granger | Episode: "Rapture" |
| 1985 | Night Court | Morty Fleckman / Blacky Buzzlick | Episode: "Walk, Don't Wheel" |
| 1986 | Perfect Strangers | Examiner | Episode: "Baby, You Can Drive My Car" |
| 1986 | Blacke's Magic | Oscar | Episode: "Wax Poetic" |
| 1986 | ABC Weekend Special | Sam Mateo | Episode: "The Day the Kids Took Over" |
| 1986 | Life with Lucy | Mr. Lawrence Mulgrew | Episode: "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" |
| 1987 | Full House | Lou | Episode: "Knock Yourself Out" |
| 1987 | The Law & Harry McGraw | Morty Waxman | Episode: "State of the Art" |
| 1987 | The New Mike Hammer | Mr. Monroe | Episode: "Kill John Doe" |
| 1989 | Doctor Doctor | Raymond | 2 episodes |
| 1989 | An Eight Is Enough Wedding | Cabbie | Television film |
| 1990 | The Outsiders | Skalka | Episode: "Carnival" |
| 1991-1992 | Night Court | Morty Fleckman | 2 episodes. |
| 1991 | James Bond Jr. | voice | |
| 1992 | Great Scott! | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 1992–1993 | Civil Wars | Charlie Howell, Sr. | 5 episodes |
| 1993 | Biker Mice from Mars | Gorgonzola | Voice, episode: "A Scent, a Memory, a Far Distant Cheese" |
| 1993-1994 | Murder, She Wrote | Richie Kanpinski | 2 episodes. |
| 1995 | Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan | Mickey Rosen | Television film |
| 1996 | Ink | Sid | Episode: "The Sandwich" |
| 1997 | Superman: The Animated Series | Detective Kurt Bowman | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 1997–2001 | Men in Black: The Series | Frank the Pug | Voice, 28 episodes |
| 2002–2003 | As Told by Ginger | Louie / Referee | 2 episodes |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Barnes, Mike (2010-06-04). "Teshome Actor Eddie Barth dies; Voiceover artist known for 1980s Miller Lite commercials". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ "Eddie Barth Biography (1931-)".
External links
edit- Eddie Barth at IMDb
- Eddie Barth at AllMovie