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]
Barth was born Edward Michael Bartholetti[2] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
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.[1] Barth also portrayed a police lieutenant on the series Shaft[1] and 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 an advertising campaign for Miller Lite 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]