
Billy West
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

Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020 • archive footage
The Parrott Chase
2009 • Himself - archival footage

She Couldn't Take It
1935 • Reporter

Motive for Revenge
1935 • Ray - Convict

Perfectly Mismated
1934

Cheating Cheaters
1934 • Clerk (uncredited)

The Defense Rests
1934 • Reporter

He Was Her Man
1934 • Chick
Full filmography
The Parrott Chase
View movie2009 • Himself - archival footage
Lucky Fool
View movie1927 • J. Anthony Bowden
The Trouble Chaser
View movie1926 • Hector
Thrilling Youth
View movie1926 • Billy Davis
Line's Busy
View movie1924 • A Tourist
Don't Be Foolish
View movie1922 • Billy
The Trouble Shooter
View movie1921 • The Tender Foot
Playmates
View movie1918 • Kid


































