Billy West
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 22, 1892
- Died
- July 21, 1975 (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- Russia
Biography
Billy West (September 22, 1892 – July 21, 1975) was a film actor, producer, and director. Active during the silent film era, he is best known as a semi-successful Charlie Chaplin impersonator. Beyond acting, he also directed shorts in the 1910s and 20s, as well as produced films. West ultimately retired in 1935.
Known For
Filmography
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
Movie · as archive footage
The Parrott Chase
Movie · as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Motive for Revenge
Movie · as Ray - Convict
She Couldn't Take It
Movie · as Reporter
He Was Her Man
Movie · as Chick
A Very Honorable Guy
Movie · as Mike
The Personality Kid
Movie · as Sparring Partner
The Defense Rests
Movie · as Reporter
Jimmy the Gent
Movie · as Halley (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Perfectly Mismated
Movie
Cheating Cheaters
Movie · as Clerk (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
Movie · as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Movie · as Bum
Ex-Lady
Movie · as Panhandler (uncredited)
Diamond Trail
Movie · as Lefty
Gold Diggers of 1933
Movie · as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
The Shadow of the Eagle
Movie · as Bob the Clown
Newly Rich
Movie · as (uncredited)
Lucky Fool
Movie · as J. Anthony Bowden
Hard Boiled Yeggs
Movie · as Billy
Thrilling Youth
Movie · as Billy Davis
The Trouble Chaser
Movie · as Hector
The Joke's on You
Movie · as Hubby
Fiddlin' Around
Movie · as An Italian fiddler
Fiddlin' Around
Movie · as An Italian Fiddler
Rivals
Movie · as Billy
Not Wanted
Movie
Line's Busy
Movie · as A Tourist
Meet Father
Movie
Hello Bill
Movie
Don't Be Foolish
Movie · as Billy
Bone Dry
Movie
The Trouble Shooter
Movie · as The Tender Foot
Italian Love
Movie
Cleaning Up
Movie
Ship Ahoy
Movie · as Charlie
Rolling Stone
Movie · as The Rolling Stone
Playmates
Movie · as Kid
Bright and Early
Movie · as A Bellboy
The Rogue
Movie · as Billy
His Day Out
Movie · as Billy
He's In Again
Movie · as A Customer
The Stranger
Movie · as The Prospector
The Scholar
Movie · as The Scholar
The Candy Kid
Movie · as The Candy Kid
The Hobo
Movie · as The Hobo
The Hero
Movie · as The Hero
The Villain
Movie · as The Villain
Cupid's Rival
Movie · as Janitor
The Chief Cook
Movie · as The Star Boarder
The Pest
Movie · as The Pest
Little Nell
Movie · as Suitor
Back Stage
Movie · as Props