Billy West
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 22, 1892
- Died
- July 21, 1975
- Birthplace
- Russia
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.
Filmography
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty 2020
as archive footage
- The Parrott Chase
The Parrott Chase 2009
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
She Couldn't Take It 1935
as Reporter
Motive for Revenge 1935
as Ray - Convict
Perfectly Mismated 1934
Actor
Cheating Cheaters 1934
as Clerk (uncredited)
The Defense Rests 1934
as Reporter
He Was Her Man 1934
as Chick
The Personality Kid 1934
as Sparring Partner
A Very Honorable Guy 1934
as Mike
Jimmy the Gent 1934
as Halley (uncredited)
It Happened One Night 1934
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Ex-Lady 1933
as Panhandler (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher 1933
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Diamond Trail 1933
as Lefty
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum 1933
as Bum
The Shadow of the Eagle 1932
as Bob the Clown
Newly Rich 1931
as (uncredited)
- Lucky Fool
Lucky Fool 1927
as J. Anthony Bowden
- The Trouble Chaser
The Trouble Chaser 1926
as Hector
Happy Days 1926
Producer
- Thrilling Youth
Thrilling Youth 1926
as Billy Davis
Hard Boiled Yeggs 1926
as Billy, Producer
- They All Fall
They All Fall 1925
Producer
Hop to It! 1925
Producer
Fiddlin' Around 1925
as An Italian Fiddler, Director
The Joke's on You 1925
as Hubby
Fiddlin' Around 1925
as An Italian fiddler
Rivals 1925
as Billy, Producer
- Hey, Taxi!
Hey, Taxi! 1925
Producer
Stick Around 1925
Producer
Meet Father 1924
Actor
- Line's Busy
Line's Busy 1924
as A Tourist, Director, Writer
- Not Wanted
Not Wanted 1924
Actor, Director
- Hello Bill
Hello Bill 1923
Actor, Director
- Bone Dry
Bone Dry 1922
Actor
Don't Be Foolish 1922
as Billy, Director, Writer, Producer
- The Trouble Shooter
The Trouble Shooter 1921
as The Tender Foot
Italian Love 1920
Actor
- Cleaning Up
Cleaning Up 1920
Actor
Ship Ahoy 1919
as Charlie
Rolling Stone 1919
as The Rolling Stone, Writer
He's In Again 1918
as A Customer
- Playmates
Playmates 1918
as Kid
Bright and Early 1918
as A Bellboy
The Scholar 1918
as The Scholar
The Rogue 1918
as Billy
His Day Out 1918
as Billy
The Stranger 1918
as The Prospector
The Pest 1917
as The Pest
The Hobo 1917
as The Hobo
The Candy Kid 1917
as The Candy Kid
The Chief Cook 1917
as The Star Boarder
The Villain 1917
as The Villain
Cupid's Rival 1917
as Janitor
The Hero 1917
as The Hero
Little Nell 1917
as Suitor
- Back Stage
Back Stage 1917
as Props
Credits from TMDB.