Billy West
Acting
Born September 22, 1892 · Russia
Died July 21, 1975
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.
Known for
Filmography
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020 · archive footage
He Was Her Man
1934 · Chick
The Defense Rests
1934 · Reporter
Jimmy the Gent
1934 · Halley (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
1934 · Reporter (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
1933 · Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933 · Bum
Ex-Lady
1933 · Panhandler (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
1933 · Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
The Shadow of the Eagle
1932 · Bob the Clown