
Billy West
Born September 22, 1892 · Russia
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.
Notable Appearances
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Diamond Trail

Jimmy the Gent

Fiddlin' Around

Rolling Stone

The Villain

Fiddlin' Around

Picture Snatcher

Cheating Cheaters

The Scholar

The Pest

Ex-Lady

Cupid's Rival

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

The Defense Rests

The Hobo

Italian Love

The Personality Kid

She Couldn't Take It

The Shadow of the Eagle

Ship Ahoy

He Was Her Man

The Rogue

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

Hard Boiled Yeggs

A Very Honorable Guy

He's In Again

The Candy Kid

Bright and Early

Little Nell

Newly Rich

The Stranger

Motive for Revenge

Rivals

The Chief Cook

Perfectly Mismated

Don't Be Foolish

His Day Out




