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Billy Curtis
Billy Curtis (1909-1988) was an American actor and stunt performer, primarily appearing in films and television shows from the 1940s to the 1970s. He was best known for playing a variety of small roles in films such as "The Terror of Tiny Town" and "High Plains Drifter," and for his work as a stunt double and performer in films like "The Wizard of Oz" and "Planet of the Apes." Curtis stood at just 4'3" tall and was often cast in roles specifically written for little people.
Titles credited to Billy Curtis
Little Cigars
A gangster's former mistress hooks up with a troupe of circus midgets who, as a sideline, rob banks and casinos.
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The Terror of Tiny Town
Using a conventional Western story with an all dwarf cast, the filmmakers were able to showcase gags such as cowboys entering the local saloon by walking under the swinging doors, and pint-sized cowbo...
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