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Billie West
Roy B. Weissburg
Billy West
Acting
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
Filmography
Movies
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
as archive footage
The Parrott Chase
as Himself - archival footage
She Couldn't Take It
as Reporter
Motive for Revenge
as Ray - Convict
It Happened One Night
as Reporter (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent
as Halley (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
as Reporter
Cheating Cheaters
as Clerk (uncredited)
The Personality Kid
as Sparring Partner
He Was Her Man
as Chick