Billy West
Acting
Born 1892-09-22
Russia
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.
Known For
Popular credits
It Happened One Night
Reporter (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
Halley (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Ex-Lady
Panhandler (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
archive footage
The Shadow of the Eagle
Bob the Clown
He Was Her Man
Chick
The Defense Rests
Reporter
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Bum
The Personality Kid
Sparring Partner
The Hobo
The Hobo
The Chief Cook
The Star Boarder
Bright and Early
A Bellboy
The Rogue
Billy
His Day Out
Billy
The Candy Kid
The Candy Kid
Not Wanted
The Pest
The Pest
Little Nell
Suitor
The Hero
The Hero