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.
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
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Cast Credits
She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
Motive for Revenge
as Ray - Convict
Cheating Cheaters
as Clerk (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
as Reporter
He Was Her Man
as Chick
The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner
A Very Honorable Guy
as Mike
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Diamond Trail
as Lefty
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
as Bum
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown
Newly Rich
as (uncredited)
Lucky Fool
as J. Anthony Bowden
The Trouble Chaser
as Hector
Thrilling Youth
as Billy Davis
Hard Boiled Yeggs
as Billy
The Joke's on You
as Hubby
Fiddlin' Around
as An Italian Fiddler
Fiddlin' Around
as An Italian fiddler
Rivals
as Billy
Line's Busy
as A Tourist
Crew Credits
Hard Boiled Yeggs
Producer
They All Fall
Producer
Hop to It!
Producer
Fiddlin' Around
Director
Rivals
Producer
Hey, Taxi!
Producer
Stick Around
Producer
Line's Busy
Director
Not Wanted
Director
Hello Bill
Director
Don't Be Foolish
Director
Rolling Stone
Writer