Actor

Billy West

1917–present1892–1975ComedyCrimeRomanceDrama

Comic Visionary

Also directed 5 films ↗Also wrote 3 screenplays ↗

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Known For

54 acting credits

as Reporter (uncredited)

It Happened One Night

as Reporter (uncredited)

1934

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Filmography

2020Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Libertyarchive footage8.0 2009The Parrott ChaseHimself - archival footage 1935Motive for RevengeRay - Convict6.3 1935She Couldn't Take ItReporter5.3 1934He Was Her ManChick6.5 1934A Very Honorable GuyMike6.0

About

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.

As Director

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1924Not Wanted 1924Line's Busy 1922Don't Be Foolish 1925Fiddlin' Around 1923Hello Bill

As Screenwriter

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1919Rolling Stone 1924Line's Busy 1922Don't Be Foolish

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