Billy West
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.
Acting
Movie
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
1934
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Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
1933
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Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
1934
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Picture Snatcher
as Reporter Stacy (uncredited)
1933
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Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited)
1933
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Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
2020
Movie
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown
1932
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He Was Her Man
as Chick
1934
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The Defense Rests
as Reporter
1934
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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
as Bum
1933
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The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner
1934
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The Hobo
as The Hobo
1917
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The Chief Cook
as The Star Boarder
1917
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The Candy Kid
as The Candy Kid
1917
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Bright and Early
as A Bellboy
1918
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The Rogue
as Billy
1918
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His Day Out
as Billy
1918
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The Pest
as The Pest
1917
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Little Nell
as Suitor
1917
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Not Wanted
1924
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He's In Again
as A Customer
1918
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The Joke's on You
as Hubby
1925
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Motive for Revenge
as Ray - Convict
1935
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She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
1935
Crew
Movie
Stick Around
Producer
1925
Movie
Hop to It!
Producer
1925
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Not Wanted
Director
1924
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Rivals
Producer
1925
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Hard Boiled Yeggs
Producer
1926
Movie
Hey, Taxi!
Producer
1925
Movie
They All Fall
Producer
1925
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Rolling Stone
Writer
1919
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Line's Busy
Director
1924
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Don't Be Foolish
Director
1922
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Fiddlin' Around
Director
1925
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Hello Bill
Director
1923