Billy West
Known for Acting
Born September 21, 1892
Died July 21, 1975
Place of Birth 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.
Filmography
It Happened One Night
1934
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
1933
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
He Was Her Man
1934
as Chick
Ex-Lady
1933
as Panhandler (uncredited)
She Couldn't Take It
1935
as Reporter
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020
as archive footage
A Very Honorable Guy
1934
as Mike
The Shadow of the Eagle
1932
as Bob the Clown
Jimmy the Gent
1934
as Halley (uncredited)
Cheating Cheaters
1934
as Clerk (uncredited)
He's In Again
1918
as A Customer
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933
as Bum
The Personality Kid
1934
as Sparring Partner
The Defense Rests
1934
as Reporter
Newly Rich
1931
as (uncredited)
Perfectly Mismated
1934
The Rogue
1918
as Billy
Diamond Trail
1933
as Lefty
Bright and Early
1918
as A Bellboy
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