Billy West
Known for Acting
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
1934
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
The Shadow of the Eagle
1932
as Bob the Clown
She Couldn't Take It
1935
as Reporter
Ex-Lady
1933
as Panhandler (uncredited)
A Very Honorable Guy
1934
as Mike
He Was Her Man
1934
as Chick
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020
as archive footage
Picture Snatcher
1933
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933
as Bum
Jimmy the Gent
1934
as Halley (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
1934
as Reporter
Cheating Cheaters
1934
as Clerk (uncredited)
Newly Rich
1931
as (uncredited)
Diamond Trail
1933
as Lefty
Ship Ahoy
1919
as Charlie
The Chief Cook
1917
as The Star Boarder
The Personality Kid
1934
as Sparring Partner
He's In Again
1918
as A Customer
The Hero
1917
as The Hero