Billy West
Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
Born Sep 22, 1892 · Russia
Active 1917–1975
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.
Filmography
It Happened One Night (1934) — Reporter (uncredited)Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) — Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)Picture Snatcher (1933) — Reporter Stacy (uncredited)Lucky Fool (1927) — J. Anthony BowdenJimmy the Gent (1934) — Halley (uncredited)Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933) — BumEx-Lady (1933) — Panhandler (uncredited)Line's Busy (1924) — A Tourist · Director · WriterThrilling Youth (1926) — Billy DavisThe Defense Rests (1934) — ReporterHard Boiled Yeggs (1926) — Billy · ProducerHe Was Her Man (1934) — ChickBone Dry (1922)Hey, Taxi! (1925) — ProducerThey All Fall (1925) — ProducerStick Around (1925) — ProducerHop to It! (1925) — ProducerShip Ahoy (1919) — CharliePerfectly Mismated (1934)Hello Bill (1923) — DirectorCheating Cheaters (1934) — Clerk (uncredited)The Shadow of the Eagle (1932) — Bob the ClownHappy Days (1926) — ProducerMotive for Revenge (1935) — Ray - Convict