
Billy West
Born September 22, 1892 · Russia
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.
Notable Appearances
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She Couldn't Take It

Meet Father

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

Cheating Cheaters

He Was Her Man

The Scholar

The Villain

Diamond Trail

The Shadow of the Eagle

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

The Defense Rests

Italian Love

A Very Honorable Guy

He's In Again

The Pest

Ex-Lady

The Hero

Fiddlin' Around

Rolling Stone

The Hobo

The Personality Kid

The Candy Kid

Ship Ahoy

Newly Rich

Bright and Early

Fiddlin' Around

Perfectly Mismated

The Rogue

His Day Out

Cupid's Rival

Rivals

Little Nell

Motive for Revenge

The Stranger

The Joke's on You

The Chief Cook

Hard Boiled Yeggs




