Acting · Russia · Born September 22, 1892
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.
MovieCharlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020
as archive footage
The Parrott Chase
2009
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieShe Couldn't Take It
1935
as Reporter
MovieMotive for Revenge
1935
as Ray - Convict
MoviePerfectly Mismated
1934
MovieCheating Cheaters
1934
as Clerk (uncredited)
MovieThe Defense Rests
1934
as Reporter
MovieHe Was Her Man
1934
as Chick
MovieThe Personality Kid
1934
as Sparring Partner
MovieA Very Honorable Guy
1934
as Mike
MovieJimmy the Gent
1934
as Halley (uncredited)
MovieIt Happened One Night
1934
as Reporter (uncredited)
MovieGold Diggers of 1933
1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
MovieEx-Lady
1933
as Panhandler (uncredited)
MoviePicture Snatcher
1933
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
MovieDiamond Trail
1933
as Lefty
MovieHallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933
as Bum
MovieThe Shadow of the Eagle
1932
as Bob the Clown
MovieNewly Rich
1931
as (uncredited)
Lucky Fool
1927
as J. Anthony Bowden
The Trouble Chaser
1926
as Hector
Thrilling Youth
1926
as Billy Davis
MovieHard Boiled Yeggs
1926
as Billy
MovieThe Joke's on You
1925
as Hubby
MovieFiddlin' Around
1925
as An Italian fiddler
MovieFiddlin' Around
1925
as An Italian Fiddler
MovieRivals
1925
as Billy
MovieMeet Father
1924
Line's Busy
1924
as A Tourist
Not Wanted
1924
Hello Bill
1923
Bone Dry
1922
MovieDon't Be Foolish
1922
as Billy
The Trouble Shooter
1921
as The Tender Foot
MovieItalian Love
1920
Cleaning Up
1920
MovieShip Ahoy
1919
as Charlie
MovieRolling Stone
1919
as The Rolling Stone
MovieHe's In Again
1918
as A Customer
Playmates
1918
as Kid
MovieBright and Early
1918
as A Bellboy
MovieThe Scholar
1918
as The Scholar
MovieThe Rogue
1918
as Billy
MovieHis Day Out
1918
as Billy
MovieThe Stranger
1918
as The Prospector
MovieThe Pest
1917
as The Pest
MovieThe Hobo
1917
as The Hobo
MovieThe Candy Kid
1917
as The Candy Kid
MovieThe Chief Cook
1917
as The Star Boarder
MovieThe Villain
1917
as The Villain
MovieCupid's Rival
1917
as Janitor
MovieThe Hero
1917
as The Hero
MovieLittle Nell
1917
as Suitor
Back Stage
1917
as Props
