BILLY WEST
Billy West
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 22, 1892
Deathday: July 21, 1975
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
1935·
She Couldn't Take ItReporter
1935·
Motive for RevengeRay - Convict
1934·
Perfectly MismatedReporter (uncredited)
1934·
Jimmy the GentHalley (uncredited)
1934·
The Defense RestsReporter
1934·
The Personality KidSparring Partner
1934·
A Very Honorable GuyMike
1934·
He Was Her ManChick
1933·
Diamond TrailLefty
1933·
Ex-LadyPanhandler (uncredited)
Bum
1933·
Picture SnatcherReporter Stacy (uncredited)
Bob the Clown
1931·
Newly Rich(uncredited)
1927·
Lucky FoolJ. Anthony Bowden
1926·
The Trouble ChaserHector
1926·
Thrilling YouthBilly Davis
1926·
Hard Boiled YeggsBilly
1925·
RivalsBilly
1925·
Fiddlin' AroundAn Italian Fiddler, An Italian fiddler
1925·
The Joke's on YouHubby
1924·
Meet Father1924·
Line's BusyA Tourist
1924·
Not Wanted1923·
Hello Bill1922·
Bone Dry1922·
Don't Be FoolishBilly
1921·
The Trouble ShooterThe Tender Foot
1920·
Cleaning Up1920·
Italian Love1919·
Rolling StoneThe Rolling Stone
1919·
Ship AhoyCharlie
1918·
The ScholarThe Scholar
1918·
The StrangerThe Prospector
1918·
He's In AgainA Customer
1918·
His Day OutBilly
1918·
The RogueBilly
1918·
Bright and EarlyA Bellboy
1918·
PlaymatesKid
1917·
Back StageProps
1917·
Little NellSuitor
1917·
The PestThe Pest
1917·
The Chief CookThe Star Boarder
1917·
Cupid's RivalJanitor
1917·
The VillainThe Villain
1917·
The HeroThe Hero
1917·
The HoboThe Hobo
1917·
The Candy KidThe Candy Kid
Production
1926·
Hard Boiled YeggsProducer
1925·
They All FallProducer
1925·
RivalsProducer
1925·
Hop to It!Producer
1925·
Stick AroundProducer
1925·
Fiddlin' AroundDirector
1925·
Hey, Taxi!Producer
1924·
Line's BusyWriter, Director
1924·
Not WantedDirector
1923·
Hello BillDirector
1922·
Don't Be FoolishProducer, Writer, Director
1919·
Rolling StoneWriter