Billy West
1892-09-22 (1892)RussiaActing
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.
Known For
It Happened One Night
MOVIE • 1934
Picture Snatcher
MOVIE • 1933
Jimmy the Gent
MOVIE • 1934
Cheating Cheaters
MOVIE • 1934
The Scholar
MOVIE • 1918
Rolling Stone
MOVIE • 1919
Back Stage
MOVIE • 1917
He Was Her Man
MOVIE • 1934
Ex-Lady
MOVIE • 1933
Ship Ahoy
MOVIE • 1919
The Villain
MOVIE • 1917
The Hobo
MOVIE • 1917
She Couldn't Take It
MOVIE • 1935
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
MOVIE • 1933
The Stranger
MOVIE • 1918
A Very Honorable Guy
MOVIE • 1934
The Personality Kid
MOVIE • 1934
Newly Rich
MOVIE • 1931