Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 22, 1892
Place of Birth
Russia
Also Known As
- Billie West
- Roy B. Weissburg
Billy West
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 - Movies
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
as Medal Winner - 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Number (uncredited)
He Was Her Man
as Chick
Ex-Lady
as Panhandler (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
The Shadow of the Eagle
as Bob the Clown
She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
The Defense Rests
as Reporter
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner