Billy West

Acting • 58 Credits

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (2)

Directorial Filmography
Don't Be Foolish

Don't Be Foolish

1922 ⭐ 2.8
Fiddlin' Around

Fiddlin' Around

1925 ⭐ 2.8

✍️ Written & Story Credits (2)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

1919 ⭐ 2.5
Writer
Don't Be Foolish

Don't Be Foolish

1922 ⭐ 2.8
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night

1934 ⭐ 3.9
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933

1933 ⭐ 3.6
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent

Jimmy the Gent

1934 ⭐ 3.2
as Halley (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher

Picture Snatcher

1933 ⭐ 3.5
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
Ex-Lady

Ex-Lady

1933 ⭐ 3.1
as Panhandler (uncredited)
The Shadow of the Eagle

The Shadow of the Eagle

1932 ⭐ 2.7
as Bob the Clown
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

2020 ⭐ 4.0
as archive footage
He Was Her Man

He Was Her Man

1934 ⭐ 3.3
as Chick
The Defense Rests

The Defense Rests

1934 ⭐ 3.5
as Reporter
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

1933 ⭐ 3.8
as Bum
The Personality Kid

The Personality Kid

1934 ⭐ 2.2
as Sparring Partner
The Hobo

The Hobo

1917 ⭐ 2.4
as The Hobo
The Chief Cook

The Chief Cook

1917 ⭐ 2.3
as The Star Boarder
The Candy Kid

The Candy Kid

1917 ⭐ 2.8
as The Candy Kid
Bright and Early

Bright and Early

1918 ⭐ 2.3
as A Bellboy
The Rogue

The Rogue

1918 ⭐ 2.0
as Billy
His Day Out

His Day Out

1918 ⭐ 1.9
as Billy
The Pest

The Pest

1917 ⭐ 2.9
as The Pest
Little Nell

Little Nell

1917 ⭐ 2.7
as Suitor
He's In Again

He's In Again

1918 ⭐ 2.9
as A Customer
The Joke's on You

The Joke's on You

1925 ⭐ 2.8
as Hubby
Motive for Revenge

Motive for Revenge

1935 ⭐ 3.1
as Ray - Convict
She Couldn't Take It

She Couldn't Take It

1935 ⭐ 2.6
as Reporter
Newly Rich

Newly Rich

1931 ⭐ 2.1
as (uncredited)
Rivals

Rivals

1925 ⭐ 3.1
as Billy
The Hero

The Hero

1917 ⭐ 2.8
as The Hero
The Villain

The Villain

1917 ⭐ 2.8
as The Villain
Hard Boiled Yeggs

Hard Boiled Yeggs

1926 ⭐ 4.3
as Billy
Cupid's Rival

Cupid's Rival

1917 ⭐ 2.5
as Janitor
A Very Honorable Guy

A Very Honorable Guy

1934 ⭐ 3.0
as Mike