Billy West
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1892-09-22 · Russia
- Died
- 1975-07-21
Known for
- It Happened One Night (1934) — Reporter (uncredited)
- Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) — Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
- Jimmy the Gent (1934) — Halley (uncredited)
- Picture Snatcher (1933) — Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
- Ex-Lady (1933) — Panhandler (uncredited)
- The Shadow of the Eagle (1932) — Bob the Clown
- Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty (2020) — archive footage
- He Was Her Man (1934) — Chick
- The Defense Rests (1934) — Reporter
- Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933) — Bum
- Stick Around (1925) — Producer
- Hop to It! (1925) — Producer
- The Personality Kid (1934) — Sparring Partner
- The Hobo (1917) — The Hobo
- The Chief Cook (1917) — The Star Boarder
- The Candy Kid (1917) — The Candy Kid