Billy West
Known For
Acting
Born
1892-09-22 in Russia
Died
1975-07-21
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.
Most Known For
Italian Love
Picture Snatcher
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Rolling Stone
as The Rolling Stone
Playmates
as Kid
Cheating Cheaters
as Clerk (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
Back Stage
as Props
The Hobo
as The Hobo
The Villain
as The Villain
Bone Dry
The Hero
as The Hero
The Pest
as The Pest
Ship Ahoy
as Charlie
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited)
The Scholar
as The Scholar
Rivals
as Billy
She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
The Rogue
as Billy