Billy West
Acting
- Born:
- 1892-09-22
- Died:
- 1975-07-21
- Place of birth:
- 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
The Parrott Chase
She Couldn't Take It
Motive for Revenge
Perfectly Mismated
Cheating Cheaters
The Defense Rests
He Was Her Man
The Personality Kid
A Very Honorable Guy
Jimmy the Gent
It Happened One Night
Gold Diggers of 1933
Ex-Lady
Picture Snatcher
Diamond Trail
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
The Shadow of the Eagle
Newly Rich
Lucky Fool
The Trouble Chaser
Thrilling Youth
Hard Boiled Yeggs
The Joke's on You
Fiddlin' Around
Fiddlin' Around
Rivals
Meet Father
Line's Busy
Not Wanted
Hello Bill
Bone Dry
Don't Be Foolish
The Trouble Shooter
Italian Love
Cleaning Up
Ship Ahoy
Rolling Stone
He's In Again
Playmates
Bright and Early
The Scholar
The Rogue
His Day Out
The Stranger
The Pest
The Hobo
The Candy Kid
The Chief Cook
The Villain
Cupid's Rival
The Hero
Little Nell
Back Stage