Billy West
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.
Born: September 22, 1892 · Russia
Filmography (12)
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020
Actor: archive footage
The Defense Rests
1934
Actor: Reporter
He Was Her Man
1934
Actor: Chick
The Personality Kid
1934
Actor: Sparring Partner
Jimmy the Gent
1934
Actor: Halley (uncredited…
It Happened One Night
1934
Actor: Reporter (uncredit…
Ex-Lady
1933
Actor: Panhandler (uncred…
Picture Snatcher
1933
Actor: Reporter Stacy (un…
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933
Actor: Bum
The Shadow of the Eagle
1932
Actor: Bob the Clown
Hop to It!
1925
Producer
Stick Around
1925
Producer