| Eddie Barth | |
|---|---|
.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) |
Eddie Barth (September 29, 1931 – May 28, 2010; born Edward Michael Bartholetti) was an American actor. Barth earned the nickname Mr. Gravel for his raspy vocals in his voiceover work.
Biography
Early life
Barth was born Edward Michael Bartholetti in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Career
Barth 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. Barth also portrayed a police lieutenant on the series Shaft and appeared in regular roles on Night Court; Murder, She Wrote; Civil Wars and Stone.
Barth's most well-known voiceover commercial work was for an advertising campaign for Miller Lite during the 1980s. Barth closed the Miller Lite television commercials by reading the slogan "Lite Beer from Miller. Everything you always wanted in a beer. And less.". His other voiceover credits included Superman: The Animated Series, Osmosis Jones in 2001, and the 1998 film Babe: Pig in the City.
Eddie Barth died of heart failure at his home in Los Angeles on May 28, 2010, at the age of 78.
Filmography
Film
| 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 | Conductor | Voice |
Television
| 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
- ^ 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
- Eddie Barth at IMDb