About
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
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty2020 · archive footage
The Parrott Chase2009 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
She Couldn't Take It1935 · Reporter
Motive for Revenge1935 · Ray - Convict
Perfectly Mismated1934
Cheating Cheaters1934 · Clerk (uncredited)
The Defense Rests1934 · Reporter
He Was Her Man1934 · Chick
The Personality Kid1934 · Sparring Partner
A Very Honorable Guy1934 · Mike
Jimmy the Gent1934 · Halley (uncredited)
It Happened One Night1934 · Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 19331933 · Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Ex-Lady1933 · Panhandler (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher1933 · Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Diamond Trail1933 · Lefty
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum1933 · Bum
The Shadow of the Eagle1932 · Bob the Clown
Newly Rich1931 · (uncredited)
Lucky Fool1927 · J. Anthony Bowden