Billy West
Actor
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.
Filmography
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited) 1934
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited) 1934
Picture Snatcher
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited) 1933
Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited) 1933
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown 1932
The Defense Rests
as Reporter 1934
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
as Bum 1933
He Was Her Man
as Chick 1934
The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner 1934
The Hobo
as The Hobo 1917
The Chief Cook
as The Star Boarder 1917
Bright and Early
as A Bellboy 1918
The Rogue
as Billy 1918
His Day Out
as Billy 1918
The Candy Kid
as The Candy Kid 1917
Not Wanted
1924
The Pest
as The Pest 1917