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
Ex-Lady
The Pest
Gold Diggers of 1933
The Villain
Newly Rich
He Was Her Man
Jimmy the Gent
The Defense Rests
The Hero
Top Movie Credits
It Happened One Night
Reporter (uncredited)
Ex-Lady
Panhandler (uncredited)
The Pest
The Pest
Gold Diggers of 1933
Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
The Villain
The Villain
Newly Rich
(uncredited)
He Was Her Man
Chick
Jimmy the Gent
Halley (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
Reporter
The Hero
The Hero