5.4
Movie
Acting
Billy West
- Born
- Died
- (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- Russia
- Credits
- 59 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
5.4
Movie
6.5
Movie
He Was Her Man
7.1
Movie
The Defense Rests
7.6
Movie
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
6.1
Movie
Stick Around
5.8
Movie
Hop to It!
4.4
Movie
The Personality Kid
4.8
Movie
The Hobo
4.5
Movie
The Chief Cook
5.6
Movie
The Candy Kid
4.6
Movie
Bright and Early
4.1
Movie
The Rogue
3.9
Movie
His Day Out
5.8
Movie
The Pest
5.4
Movie
Little Nell
6.2
Movie
Happy Days
5.7
Movie
He's In Again
5.5
Movie
The Joke's on You
Acting credits 54
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty Film | archive footage |
| 2009 | The Parrott Chase Film | (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1935 | She Couldn't Take It Film | Reporter |
| 1935 | Motive for Revenge Film | Ray - Convict |
| 1934 | Perfectly Mismated Film | |
| 1934 | Cheating Cheaters Film | Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Defense Rests Film | Reporter |
| 1934 | He Was Her Man Film | Chick |
| 1934 | The Personality Kid Film | Sparring Partner |
| 1934 | A Very Honorable Guy Film | Mike |
| 1934 | Jimmy the Gent Film | Halley (uncredited) |
| 1934 | It Happened One Night Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 Film | Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Ex-Lady Film | Panhandler (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Picture Snatcher Film | Reporter Stacy (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Diamond Trail Film | Lefty |
| 1933 | Hallelujah, I'm a Bum Film | Bum |
| 1932 | The Shadow of the Eagle Film | Bob the Clown |
| 1931 | Newly Rich Film | (uncredited) |
| 1927 | Lucky Fool Film | J. Anthony Bowden |
| 1926 | The Trouble Chaser Film | Hector |
| 1926 | Thrilling Youth Film | Billy Davis |
| 1926 | Hard Boiled Yeggs Film | Billy |
| 1925 | The Joke's on You Film | Hubby |
| 1925 | Fiddlin' Around Film | An Italian fiddler |
| 1925 | Fiddlin' Around Film | An Italian Fiddler |
| 1925 | Rivals Film | Billy |
| 1924 | Meet Father Film | |
| 1924 | Line's Busy Film | A Tourist |
| 1924 | Not Wanted Film | |
| 1923 | Hello Bill Film | |
| 1922 | Bone Dry Film | |
| 1922 | Don't Be Foolish Film | Billy |
| 1921 | The Trouble Shooter Film | The Tender Foot |
| 1920 | Italian Love Film | |
| 1920 | Cleaning Up Film | |
| 1919 | Ship Ahoy Film | Charlie |
| 1919 | Rolling Stone Film | The Rolling Stone |
| 1918 | He's In Again Film | A Customer |
| 1918 | Playmates Film | Kid |
| 1918 | Bright and Early Film | A Bellboy |
| 1918 | The Scholar Film | The Scholar |
| 1918 | The Rogue Film | Billy |
| 1918 | His Day Out Film | Billy |
| 1918 | The Stranger Film | The Prospector |
| 1917 | The Pest Film | The Pest |
| 1917 | The Hobo Film | The Hobo |
| 1917 | The Candy Kid Film | The Candy Kid |
| 1917 | The Chief Cook Film | The Star Boarder |
| 1917 | The Villain Film | The Villain |
| 1917 | Cupid's Rival Film | Janitor |
| 1917 | The Hero Film | The Hero |
| 1917 | Little Nell Film | Suitor |
| 1917 | Back Stage Film | Props |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Happy Days Film | Producer |
| 1926 | Hard Boiled Yeggs Film | Producer |
| 1925 | They All Fall Film | Producer |
| 1925 | Hop to It! Film | Producer |
| 1925 | Fiddlin' Around Film | Director |
| 1925 | Rivals Film | Producer |
| 1925 | Hey, Taxi! Film | Producer |
| 1925 | Stick Around Film | Producer |
| 1924 | Line's Busy Film | Director, Writer |
| 1924 | Not Wanted Film | Director |
| 1923 | Hello Bill Film | Director |
| 1922 | Don't Be Foolish Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1919 | Rolling Stone Film | Writer |