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Billy West
Born 1892-09-22Russia
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Libertyarchive footageThe Parrott Chase(archive footage) (uncredited)She Couldn't Take ItReporterMotive for RevengeRay - ConvictPerfectly MismatedRoleCheating CheatersClerk (uncredited)The Defense RestsReporterHe Was Her ManChickThe Personality KidSparring PartnerA Very Honorable GuyMikeJimmy the GentHalley (uncredited)It Happened One NightReporter (uncredited)Gold Diggers of 1933Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)Ex-LadyPanhandler (uncredited)Picture SnatcherReporter Stacy (uncredited)Diamond TrailLeftyHallelujah, I'm a BumBumThe Shadow of the EagleBob the ClownNewly Rich(uncredited)Lucky FoolJ. Anthony BowdenThe Trouble ChaserHectorThrilling YouthBilly DavisHard Boiled YeggsBillyFiddlin' AroundAn Italian fiddler