Billy West
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as Reporter (uncredited) It Happened One Night 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
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown
He Was Her Man
as Chick
The Defense Rests
as Reporter
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
as Bum
The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner
The Hobo
as The Hobo
The Chief Cook
as The Star Boarder
The Candy Kid
as The Candy Kid
Bright and Early
as A Bellboy
The Rogue
as Billy
His Day Out
as Billy
The Pest
as The Pest
Little Nell
as Suitor