Eddie Barth
Eddie Barth | |
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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 | 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. 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
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 Character Voices (voice) | Final Film Role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | TV Movie; 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 | TV Movie; 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 | TV Movie; 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 | TV Movie |
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 | TV Movie |
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 | TV Movie |
1980 | Alice | Ernie 'Rocky' Rockwell | Episode: "Auld Acquaintances Should Be Forgot" |
1980 | Jimmy B. & André | Tassos | TV Movie |
1980 | Stone | Vandis | 4 episodes |
1980 | Ethel Is an Elephant | Harold Brainer | TV Movie |
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 | TV Movie |
1984 | Challenge of the GoBots | Additional Voices (voice) | |
1984 | The Love Boat | Joey Weasel Malone | Episode: "Only the Good Die Young/Honey Beats the Odds/The Light of Another Day" |
1984–1987 | The New Mike Hammer | Ritchie / Mr. Monroe | 6 episodes |
1984–1994 | Murder, She Wrote | Richie Kanpinski / Bernie | 3 episodes |
1985 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Gino | Episode: "Car Wars" |
1985 | Magnum, P.I. | Harry Granger | Episode: "Rapture" |
1985–1992 | Night Court | Morty Fleckman / Blacky Buzzlick | 3 episodes |
1986 | Perfect Strangers | Examiner | Episode: "Baby, You Can Drive My Car" |
1986 | Blacke's Magic | Episode: "Wax Poetic" | |
1986 | ABC Weekend Specials | 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 | Episode: "State of the Art" | |
1989 | Doctor Doctor | Raymond | 2 episodes |
1989 | An Eight Is Enough Wedding | Cabbie | TV Movie |
1990 | The Outsiders | Skalka | Episode: "Carnival" |
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" |
1995 | Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan | Mickey Rosen | TV Movie |
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 (voice) | 2 episodes; final role |
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