Billy West

Actor

Born: September 22, 1892 (82 years old)

Died: July 21, 1975

Place of birth: Russia

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 (15)

• He Was Her Man (1934, ★ 6.2)
• The Defense Rests (1934, ★ 7)
• Picture Snatcher (1933, ★ 6.8)
• Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933, ★ 7.4)
• It Happened One Night (1934, ★ 7.8)
• Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty (2020, ★ 8)
• Jimmy the Gent (1934, ★ 6.3)
• Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933, ★ 7.2)
• Ex-Lady (1933, ★ 6.1)
• Stick Around (1925, ★ 6.1)
• The Hobo (1917, ★ 4)
• The Personality Kid (1934, ★ 3.7)
• The Chief Cook (1917, ★ 4.5)
• The Shadow of the Eagle (1932, ★ 5.1)
• Hop to It! (1925, ★ 5.4)