Billy West

Known for

Acting

Born

September 22, 1892

Birthplace

Russia

Died

July 21, 1975 (aged 82)

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.

Best known work

Filmography

2020
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
2009
The Parrott Chase
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1935
She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
1935
Motive for Revenge
as Ray - Convict
1934
Perfectly Mismated
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)
1934
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
1933
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
1933
Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited)
1933
Picture Snatcher
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
1933
Diamond Trail
as Lefty
1933
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
as Bum
1932
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown
1931
Newly Rich
as (uncredited)
1927
Lucky Fool
as J. Anthony Bowden
1926
The Trouble Chaser
as Hector
1926
Happy Days
Producer
1926
Thrilling Youth
as Billy Davis
1926
Hard Boiled Yeggs
as Billy, Producer
1925
They All Fall
Producer