Actor
Billy West
September 22, 1892 · 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.
Notable work
Often works with
Oliver Hardy
8 titles together
The Hobo, The Chief Cook, Bright and Early
Leo White
6 titles together
The Hobo, The Chief Cook, Bright and Early
Bud Ross
6 titles together
The Hobo, The Chief Cook, Bright and Early
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Ethelyn Gibson
4 titles together
The Chief Cook, Bright and Early, The Pest
Ernie Adams
3 titles together
It Happened One Night, The Shadow of the Eagle, Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
James Cagney
3 titles together
Jimmy the Gent, Picture Snatcher, He Was Her Man
Full filmography · 50
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
2020
She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
1935
Motive for Revenge
as Ray - Convict
1935
Perfectly Mismated
cast
1934
Cheating Cheaters
as Clerk (uncredited)
1934
The Defense Rests
as Reporter
1934
He Was Her Man
as Chick
1934
The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner
1934
A Very Honorable Guy
as Mike
1934
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
19346.4
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
19347.8
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
19337.2