Eddie Barth

Eddie Barth (September 29, 1931 – May 28, 2010; born Edward Michael Bartholetti) was an American actor and voiceover artist. Barth earned the nickname "Mr. Gravel" for his raspy vocals in his voiceover work.

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 CBS television series Simon & Simon between 1981 and 1989. Additionally, Barth portrayed a police lieutenant on the short-lived 1973 CBS series, Shaft. He also appeared in regular roles on Night Court; Murder, She Wrote; Civil Wars and Stone.

Barth's most well-known voiceover commercial work was for the "Tastes Great...Less Filling" Miller Lite advertising campaign 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. He was survived by his wife, Sally, son Victor, grandson Tommy, and daughter-in-law, Annie.

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) - (voice)

Television

 * Shaft (1973-1974) - Lt. Al Rossi
 * Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) - Papadakis
 * Husbands, Wives & Lovers (1978) - Harry Bellini
 * 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