Billy West
Known for ActingBorn 1892-09-22 — died 1975-07-21Russia
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
It Happened One Night
1934 · as Reporter (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
1933 · as Reporter Stacy (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
Cheating Cheaters
1934 · as Clerk (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
1934 · as Halley (uncredited)
Meet Father
1924
Ship Ahoy
1919 · as Charlie
The Defense Rests
1934 · as Reporter
The Hero
1917 · as The Hero
The Villain
1917 · as The Villain
Diamond Trail
1933 · as Lefty
Italian Love
1920
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020 · as archive footage
The Scholar
1918 · as The Scholar
Ex-Lady
1933 · as Panhandler (uncredited)
Playmates
1918 · as Kid
The Hobo
1917 · as The Hobo