
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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Jimmy the Gent

Picture Snatcher

The Hero

Fiddlin' Around

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

The Scholar

She Couldn't Take It

Diamond Trail

He Was Her Man

Cheating Cheaters

The Pest

Italian Love

The Defense Rests

Rolling Stone

Newly Rich

The Shadow of the Eagle

The Hobo

Fiddlin' Around

Cupid's Rival

The Candy Kid

Rivals

The Rogue

Ex-Lady

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

A Very Honorable Guy

The Chief Cook

Ship Ahoy

He's In Again

Perfectly Mismated

Little Nell

His Day Out

Hard Boiled Yeggs

The Personality Kid

The Stranger

Motive for Revenge

Bright and Early

Don't Be Foolish




