1934Winner
Best Performance
It Happened One Night
Billy West
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Russia
September 22, 1892
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1917Nominee
Best Performance
The Hero
1917Nominee
Best Performance
The Villain
Career Highlights
1924Highlight
Best Performance
Meet Father
1933Highlight
Best Performance
Diamond Trail
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It Happened One Night
Gold Diggers of 1933