
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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Gold Diggers of 1933

Jimmy the Gent

The Scholar

Picture Snatcher

He Was Her Man

Cheating Cheaters

Hard Boiled Yeggs

Rolling Stone

Italian Love

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

He's In Again

The Shadow of the Eagle

Cupid's Rival

The Villain

Fiddlin' Around

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

She Couldn't Take It

The Defense Rests

The Pest

Ship Ahoy

The Hobo

A Very Honorable Guy

Ex-Lady

Newly Rich

Fiddlin' Around

His Day Out

The Rogue

Little Nell

Motive for Revenge

The Personality Kid

Perfectly Mismated

Rivals

The Joke's on You

The Chief Cook

The Candy Kid

The Stranger

Don't Be Foolish




