Billy West
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
Kid
Playmates
Charlie
Ship Ahoy
Chick
He Was Her Man
The Hero
The Hero
The Hobo
The Hobo
The Candy Kid
The Candy Kid
A Bellboy
Bright and Early
Billy
The Rogue
The Villain
The Villain
Billy
His Day Out
Billy
Hard Boiled Yeggs
Italian Love
Not Wanted
A Customer
He's In Again
The Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Janitor
Cupid's Rival
Mike
A Very Honorable Guy
Sparring Partner
The Personality Kid
Reporter
The Defense Rests
Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
An Italian fiddler
Fiddlin' Around
Hubby
The Joke's on You
Bum
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
The Star Boarder
The Chief Cook
Billy
Don't Be Foolish
A Tourist
Line's Busy
Halley (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
Reporter (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
The Pest
The Pest
The Prospector
The Stranger
Cleaning Up
Bone Dry
Bob the Clown
The Shadow of the Eagle
Ray - Convict
Motive for Revenge
Suitor
Little Nell
An Italian Fiddler
Fiddlin' Around
Perfectly Mismated
The Scholar
The Scholar
Hello Bill
J. Anthony Bowden
Lucky Fool
Billy Davis
Thrilling Youth
Reporter
She Couldn't Take It
Panhandler (uncredited)
Ex-Lady
Meet Father
(uncredited)
Newly Rich
Lefty
Diamond Trail
Billy
Rivals
The Tender Foot
The Trouble Shooter
Props
Back Stage
Hector
The Trouble Chaser
Clerk (uncredited)
Cheating Cheaters
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
51
Gender
Male
Birthday
1892-09-22
Place of Birth
Russia
Also Known As
Billie West