Eric Bana

He resides in Melbourne with his family. Within Reach: An Inspirational Journey into the Life, Legacy and Influence of Billy Barty was produced by Barty's nephew, Michael Copeland, and his wife, Debra Copeland. He loves cars and racing and often races in Australia. A recent tribute book on his life was published in December 2002. He's married and has a son, Claus, and a daughter, Sophia. Barty and his family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bana will next be seen in Curtis Hanson's Lucky You, and is reportedly one of several actors under consideration to play James Bond when Pierce Brosnan retires from the role. They had two children, Braden and Lori.

After this, his international reputation grew, and he played a supporting role in Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down and took the title role in Ang Lee's 2003 movie Hulk He also played prince Hector in the epic Troy (2004), based on Homer's Iliad. Barty was married to his wife Shirley from 1950 until his death. Chopper garnered world-wide attention, and won three Australian Film Institute awards, including a "Best Actor" award for Bana. to help with his activism. Aside from a small role in the Australian independent-hit The Castle in which he played a kickboxer, Bana disappeared from Australia's entertainment screens for several years, only to make a re-appearance in the gritty black comedy Chopper in 2000, about the infamous Australian underworld figure, Mark Brandon Read. Barty founded The Little People of America Inc. His most enduring character from his early career is the typically aussie character of "Poida". Barty was a noted activist for the promotion of rights for others with dwarfism. He was disappointed with contemporary Hervé Villechaize's insistence that they were "midgets" instead of actors with dwarfism.

Later, he was the star and/or anchor for two short-running TV shows; the TV show Eric (1996), a sketch comedy show that he wrote, coproduced and starred in, and The Eric Bana Show Live (1997), a variety show. Barty was known for his boundless energy and enthusiasm for any productions in which he appeared. Eric Bana began his career as a comedian, first coming to national attention in the comedy sketch series Full Frontal. But because of his stature, most of his work consisted of bit parts and gag roles. He originally dreamed of becoming a car mechanic and tried his hand in odd jobs, including tending bar, where he also did stand-up comedy. He was one of the most famous 20th century people with dwarfism, having prominent roles in popular movies such as Foul Play (1978), Under the Rainbow (1981) and Willow (1988). He was born Eric Banadinovich on to a German mother and a Croatian father. Barty was born in Millsboro, Pennsylvania.

Eric Bana (born August 9, 1968 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian actor. Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti) (October 25, 1924–December 23, 2000) was an American film actor. We have doctors, nurses, just about every field covered.". "The general public thinks all little people are in circuses or sideshows. "The name of my condition is Cartilage Hair Syndrome Hypoplasia, but you can just call me Billy.".