Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 11, 1894
Place of Birth
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Also Known As
- William Gilbert Barron
- William Gilbert
Billy Gilbert
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Billy Gilbert (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971) was an American comedian and actor known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows starting in 1929. He is not to be confused with silent film actor Billy Gilbert (a.k.a. Little Billy Gilbert, born William V. Campbell, 1891–1961).
Known For - Movies
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
The Great Dictator
as Field Marshal Herring
His Girl Friday
as Joe Pettibone
Fun and Fancy Free
as Willie the Giant (voice)
A Night at the Opera
as Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
as Soda Steward (uncredited)
Crazy House
as Sid Drake
Seven Sinners
as Tony
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Field Marshal Herring (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Firefly
as Innkeeper
