Billy West

Also known as Roy B. Weissburg, William West

American actor and film director (1892-1975)

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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 — archive footage2020
The Parrott Chase — (archive footage) (uncredited)2009
Motive for Revenge — Ray - Convict1935
She Couldn't Take It — Reporter1935
He Was Her Man — Chick1934
A Very Honorable Guy — Mike1934
The Personality Kid — Sparring Partner1934
The Defense Rests — Reporter1934
Jimmy the Gent — Halley (uncredited)1934
It Happened One Night — Reporter (uncredited)1934

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: William
Family name: West
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Russia
Place of death: Hollywood
Occupation: film actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Image: Billy West - Oct 1917 EH.jpg

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Commons category: Billy West (silent film actor)
place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
manner of death: natural causes
date of birth: 1893-00-00
cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of death: 1975-07-21
writing language: English language

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