Billy West
Born: 1892-09-22
Birthplace: 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
It Happened One Night
Gold Diggers of 1933
Jimmy the Gent
The Defense Rests
Cheating Cheaters
Picture Snatcher
The Scholar
The Villain
She Couldn't Take It
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Top Movie Credits
It Happened One Night
Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
Halley (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
Reporter
Cheating Cheaters
Clerk (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
The Scholar
The Scholar
The Villain
The Villain
She Couldn't Take It
Reporter