Billy West
Actor
- Born
- September 22, 1892 · Russia
- Died
- July 21, 1975 (age 82)
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
It Happened One Night
February 22, 1934
Gold Diggers of 1933
May 27, 1933
Jimmy the Gent
March 9, 1934
Picture Snatcher
May 6, 1933
Ex-Lady
May 15, 1933
The Shadow of the Eagle
February 1, 1932
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
October 14, 2020
He Was Her Man
June 16, 1934
The Defense Rests
July 15, 1934
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
February 3, 1933
The Personality Kid
June 6, 1934
The Hobo
November 1, 1917
Acting54
- 2020Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty as archive footage
- 2009The Parrott Chase as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1935She Couldn't Take It as Reporter
- 1935Motive for Revenge as Ray - Convict
- 1934Perfectly Mismated
- 1934Cheating Cheaters as Clerk (uncredited)
- 1934The Defense Rests as Reporter
- 1934He Was Her Man as Chick
- 1934The Personality Kid as Sparring Partner
- 1934A Very Honorable Guy