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Billy Gilbert

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Sep 11, 1894 (132 years old)

Place of Birth

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Billy Gilbert (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971) was an American comedian and actor known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows starting in 1929. He is not to be confused with silent film actor Billy Gilbert (a.k.a. Little Billy Gilbert, born William V. Campbell, 1891–1961).

Known For

Acting
2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsField Marshal Herring (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6Willie the Giant (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
1997The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'Self (archive footage)
1982Dance of the CookoosDoctor / Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen
1977Disney's Greatest VillainsSneezy / Willie the Giant (voice) (archive footage)
1976Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1968The Best of Laurel and HardyFirst Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)
1963The Sound of LaughterBilly (Large Duck Hunter)
1962Five Weeks in a BalloonSultan/Actioneer
1962Paradise AlleyJulius Wilson
1960The Roaring 20's
1958Shirley Temple's StorybookAble Baker
1958Shirley Temple's StorybookGypsy Father
1953Down Among the Sheltering PalmsKing Jilouili
1953The Danny Thomas ShowMr. Hoffsteader
1950Musical Comedy Time
1948Billie Gets Her ManSuitor (uncredited)
1948The Kissing BanditGeneral Felipe Toro
1947Mickey and the BeanstalkWillie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)
1947Fun and Fancy FreeWillie the Giant (voice)
1945Anchors AweighCafe Manager
1945Trouble ChasersBilly
1944Three of a KindBilly
1944Crazy KnightsBilly
1944Ever Since VenusTiny Lewis
1944Crazy Like a FoxCabbie
1944Wedded Bliss
1944Take It or Leave It(archive footage) (uncredited)
1944Wing and a Prayer(archive footage)
1943Spotlight ScandalsBilly Gilbert
1943Shantytown'Papa' Ferrelli
1943Always a BridesmaidNicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
1943Shot in the EscapeAlexsos
1943Crazy HouseSid Drake
1942Mr. Wise GuyKnobby
1942Arabian NightsAhmad
1942Song of the IslandsPalola's Father
1942Valley of the SunJudge Homer Burnaby
1942Sleepytime GalChef Popodopolis
1941Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1Self
1941Angels with Broken WingsBilly Wilson
1941Reaching for the SunAmos
1941Week-End in HavanaArbolado
1941Model WifeMr. Dominic
1941New WinePoldi
1940The Great DictatorField Marshal Herring
1940His Girl FridayJoe Pettibone
1940Seven SinnersTony
1940The Villain Still Pursued HerMaster of Ceremonies
1940Queen of the MobMr. Reier
1940SafariMondehare
1940ScatterbrainHoffman
1940Cross-Country RomanceOrestes
1940A Little Bit of HeavenTony
1940Women in WarPierre, the Cobbler
1940Sing, Dance, Plenty HotHector
1940Sandy Is a LadyBilly Pepino
1940Tin Pan AlleySheik
1940No, No, NanetteStyles
1940Lucky PartnersCharles (uncredited)
1940A Night at Earl Carroll'sMachinist's Mate
1939RioManuelo
1939Destry Rides AgainLoupgerou
1939The Under-PupTolio
1939Million Dollar LegsDick Schultz (uncredited)
1939Forged PassportNick Mendoza
1939The Star MakerStanislov Papadopoulos
1938Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSneezy (voice) (uncredited)
1938Block-HeadsMr. Gilbert
1938Happy LandingCounter Man
1938Joy of LivingCafe Owner
1938Maid's Night OutMr. Papalapoulas
1938Army GirlCanteen waiter
1938The Girl DownstairsGarage Mechanic
1938Peck's Bad Boy with the CircusBud Boggs
1938Mr. Doodle Kicks OffProf. Minorous
1938Breaking the IceMr. Small
1938My Lucky StarNick
1938Hollywood Goes to TownSelf (uncredited)
1938Once Over LightlyProfessor Dimitrius Kapouris
1937Swing Fever
1937RosalieOloff
1937Broadway Melody of 1938George Papaloopas
1937The FireflyInnkeeper
1937One Hundred Men and a GirlGarage Owner
1937Sea DevilsBilly
1937The Outcasts of Poker FlatCharley - the Bartender
1937She's Got EverythingChaffee - a Creditor
1937EspionageTurk
1937The Life of the PartyDr. Molnac
1937We're on the JuryEphraim Allen
1937Fight for Your LadyBoris
1937On the AvenueJoe Papaloupas
1937The Man Who Found HimselfFat hobo
1937The Toast of New YorkPhotographer
1937Captains CourageousSoda Steward (uncredited)
1937When You're in LoveJose
1937Music for MadameKrause
1937China PassageBartender
1937Live, Love and LearnNewsboy (uncredited)
1936The Devil-DollMatin's Butler (uncredited)
1936One Rainy AfternoonCourt Doorman (Uncredited)
1936Who's Looney NowDr. Von Blatt
1936The Brain BustersBilly
1936Love on a BetNew York Policeman
1936Grand JuryOtto, the Janitor (uncredited)
1936Bulldog EditionGeorge Poppupoppalas (uncredited)
1936Three of a KindThe Tailor
1936The Big GameFisher
1936Love on the RunCafe Manager
1936The First BabyItalian in Park
1936Night WaitressTorre
1936Sutter's GoldGen. Ramos
1936The Bride Walks OutMr. Donovan
1936Grandma's BuoysVon Muller
1936Early to BedBurger
1936So and SewRudolpho
1936Dangerous WatersCarlos (uncredited)
1935Pardon My ScotchSenor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
1935A Night at the OperaOrchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
1935Just Another MurderMr. Quick
1935His Bridal SweetLesh the Lush
1935Hi, Gaucho!Cappa Rosa
1935I Dream Too MuchCook at Cafe (uncredited)
1935Paris in SpringFirst Chef
1935Here Comes the BandOswald Carroll (uncredited)
1935CoronadoWaiter (uncredited)
1935Nurse to You!Dr. W.J. Gilbert
1935Mad LoveAutograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)
1935His Old Flame
1935Hail, Brother
1935Millions in the AirNikolas Popadopolis
1934Tripping Through the TropicsFritz, Jack's Dad
1934Music in Your HairMeyer Schmaltz
1934Men in BlackDangerous Patient (uncredited)
1934Them Thar HillsThe Doctor
1934Cockeyed CavaliersInnkeeper
1934Super Stupid
1934Maid in HollywoodSneezing Man
1934Happy LandingHusband
1934Soup and FishCount Gustav
1934The Cracked Ice ManWilliam Gilbert
1934Roamin' VandalsDoc Gilbert
1934Another Wild IdeaUncle Percy (voice)
1934Apples to You!Pinsky
1934Next Week-End
1933This Day and AgeNightclub Manager
1933Bring 'Em Back a WifeBilly Gilbert
1933Asleep in the FeetMr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
1933Luncheon at TwelveBetty's Father
1933Maids a la ModeVon Smaltz
1933Fallen ArchesMr. Gilbert
1933The Bargain of the CenturyCaptain Schmaltz
1933One Track MindsTrain Conductor
1933Sons of the DesertMr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
1933Rhapsody in BrewLouie Schmaltz
1933Call Her SausageHeinie Schmaltz
1933Taxi BaronsBilly / Dutchie
1933The RummySchmaltz
1933Wreckety WrecksBill
1933Keg o' My HeartSchmaltz
1933The Girl in 419Sneezing Patient
1933Made on BroadwayCommissioner Jerry Allesandro (uncredited)
1933The KeyholeCuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1933Forgotten BabiesRadio Voice
1932County HospitalThe Doctor
1932Their First MistakeProcess server
1932Towed in a HoleJoe - Junkyard Owner
1932Just a Pain in the ParlorMusician
1932SealskinsMr. Morton (uncredited)
1932What Price TaxiJealous Husband
1932Red NosesTailor's Customer
1932The Nickel NurserTodd's Butler
1932Skyscraper SoulsSecond Ticket Agent (uncredited)
1932The Music BoxProfessor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
1932Strictly UnreliableThe Actor
1932Sneak EasilyAttorney for the Prosecution
1932The ChimpJoe the Landlord
1932Pack Up Your TroublesMr. Hathaway
1932Million Dollar LegsSecretary of the Interior
1932Strange InnertubeBilly
1932Hot SpotCabbie
1932Yoo-HooI.M. Sweet, truck driver
1932First in WarCommanding General
1932SpankySpanky's Father
1932Blondie of the FolliesKinskey's Friend (uncredited)
1932The Tabasco KidMr. Jones a Rancher
1932Million Dollar LegsSecretary of the Interior (uncredited)
1932Taxi for TwoBilly Gilbert
1932You're Telling MeBill Morgan
1932Free EatsHead of the Family of Thieves
1932The Hollywood Handicap
1931One Good TurnDrunk
1931On the LoosePierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
1931The Pajama PartyButler (uncredited)
1931Catch-As Catch-CanRing Announcer (uncredited)
1931Dogs Is DogsMr. Brown (uncredited)
1931Chinatown After DarkDooley
1931The Panic Is OnSmith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
1931Hasty MarriageDistraught Passenger On Streetcar (uncredited)
1931Shiver My TimbersThe Sea Captain
1931First AidJenkins
1930Railroad Follies
1930Sea LegsNaval Officer
1930The Happy HottentotsStage Manager (uncredited)
Directing
1933Rhapsody in BrewDirector
1933Keg o' My HeartDirector
Writing
1938Once Over LightlyScreenplay