Eddie Barth
Eddie Barth | |
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_1973.JPG) Ed Barth (left) and Richard Roundtree 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(s) | Television, film, voice actor |
| Years active | 1963–2003 |
| Spouse | Sally Hada (m. 1961) |
Eddie Barth (September 29, 1931 – May 28, 2010; born Edward Michael Bartholetti)[1] was an American actor and voiceover artist. Barth earned the nickname "Mr. Gravel" for his raspy vocals in his voiceover work.[1]
Biography
Early life
Barth was born Edward Michael Bartholetti[2] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
Barth portrayed Myron Fowler, the owner of Peerless Detectives, a rival detective agency[1] in 38 episodes of the CBS television series Simon & Simon between 1981 and 1989.[1] Additionally, Barth portrayed a police lieutenant on the short-lived 1973 CBS series, Shaft.[1] He also 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 the "Tastes Great...Less Filling" Miller Lite advertising campaign 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
Films
- Bananas (1971) - Paul
- Shaft (1971) - Tony
- Made for Each Other (1971) - Ronnie
- The Super Cops (1974) - Detroit Hitman / Driver (uncredited)
- It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy (1974) - Sgt. Riggs
- Thunder and Lightning (1977) - Rudi Volpone
- The Amityville Horror (1979) - Agucci
- Boardwalk (1979) - Eli Rosen
- The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) - Babyskin
- Fame (1980) - Angelo
- Born in East L.A. (1987) - Lester
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) - Champ (voice)
- Twenty Dollar Star (1991) - Joe Hogan
- Mr. Write (1994) - Dad
- Killing Obsession (1994) - Limo Dispatcher
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998) - Nigel / Alan (voice)
- Osmosis Jones (2001) - Conductor (voice)
Television
- Shaft (1973-1974) - Lt. Al Rossi
- Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) - Papadakis
- Husbands, Wives & Lovers (1978) - Harry Bellini
- Alice (1980) - Rocky
- The Incredible Hulk (1981) - Sam Brandes
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1984) - Ritchie
- Magnum P.I. (1985) - Harry Granger
- Perfect Strangers (1986) - Examiner
- Full House (1987) - Lou
- Simon & Simon (1981-1988) - Myron Fowler / Max
- Doctor Doctor (1989) - Raymond
- Night Court (1985-1992) - Morty Fleckman / Blacky Buzzlick
- Civil Wars (1992-1993) - Charlie Howell, Sr.
- Murder, She Wrote (1984-1994) - Richie Kanpinski / Bernie
- Gargoyles - Monster Tours Operator
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 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.
- ^ http://www.filmreference.com/film/87/Eddie-Barth.html
External links
- Eddie Barth at IMDb
- Eddie Barth at AllMovie
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