Billy West
Acting1892Russia
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
Acting History
2020
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
1935
Motive for Revenge
as Ray - Convict
1934
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
Without Honor
as Chick
The Defense Rests
as Reporter
Night Bus
as Reporter (uncredited)
1931
Newly Rich
as (uncredited)
1927
Lucky Fool
as J. Anthony Bowden
1926
Thrilling Youth
as Billy Davis
1922
1919
Rolling Stone
as The Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Writer
1918
The Scholar
as The Scholar