Billy Gilbert
- Born
- September 11, 1894
- Died
- September 23, 1971 (77 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
★ 7.1Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938
★ 8.3The Great Dictator
1940
★ 7.4His Girl Friday
1940
★ 6.3Fun and Fancy Free
1947
★ 7.4A Night at the Opera
1935
★ 7.1Sons of the Desert
1933
★ 6.8Mickey and the Beanstalk
1947
★ 7.2Destry Rides Again
1939
★ 7.4Captains Courageous
1937
★ 6.8Anchors Aweigh
1945
★ 7.5The Music Box
1932
★ 7.0Block-Heads
1938
Filmography
- 2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsFilm · Field Marshal Herring (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2004Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6Film · Willie the Giant (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
- 1997The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'Film · Self (archive footage)
- 1982Dance of the CookoosFilm · Doctor / Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen
- 1977Disney's Greatest VillainsFilm · Sneezy / Willie the Giant (voice) (archive footage)
- 1968The Best of Laurel and HardyThe Best of Laurel and HardyFilm · First Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)
- 1963The Sound of LaughterFilm · Billy (Large Duck Hunter)
- 1962Five Weeks in a BalloonFilm · Sultan/Actioneer★ 5.5
- 1962Paradise AlleyFilm · Julius Wilson
- 1960The Roaring 20'sSeries
- 1958Shirley Temple's StorybookSeries · Able Baker, Gypsy Father
- 1953The Danny Thomas ShowSeries · Mr. Hoffsteader★ 6.2
- 1953Down Among the Sheltering PalmsFilm · King Jilouili
- 1950Musical Comedy TimeMusical Comedy TimeSeries
- 1948The Kissing BanditFilm · General Felipe Toro
- 1948Billie Gets Her ManBillie Gets Her ManFilm · Suitor (uncredited)
- 1947Mickey and the BeanstalkFilm · Willie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1947Fun and Fancy FreeFilm · Willie (voice)★ 6.3
- 1945Anchors AweighFilm · Cafe Manager★ 6.8
- 1945Trouble ChasersFilm · Billy
- 1944Crazy KnightsFilm · Billy
- 1944Ever Since VenusFilm · Tiny Lewis
- 1944Wedded BlissWedded BlissFilm
- 1944Three of a KindFilm · Billy
- 1944Take It or Leave ItFilm · (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1944Crazy Like a FoxCrazy Like a FoxFilm · Cabbie
- 1944Wing and a PrayerFilm · (archive footage)
- 1943Crazy HouseFilm · Sid Drake
- 1943Spotlight ScandalsFilm · Billy Gilbert
- 1943Always a BridesmaidFilm · Nicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
- 1943Shot in the EscapeShot in the EscapeFilm · Alexsos
- 1943ShantytownFilm · 'Papa' Ferrelli
- 1942Arabian NightsFilm · Ahmad★ 6.0
- 1942Song of the IslandsFilm · Palola's Father
- 1942Sleepytime GalFilm · Chef Popodopolis
- 1942Mr. Wise GuyFilm · Knobby
- 1942Valley of the SunFilm · Judge Homer Burnaby
- 1941Week-End in HavanaFilm · Arbolado
- 1941New WineFilm · Poldi
- 1941Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1Film · Self
- 1941Angels with Broken WingsFilm · Billy Wilson
- 1941Reaching for the SunFilm · Amos
- 1941Model WifeFilm · Mr. Dominic
- 1940No, No, NanetteFilm · Styles
- 1940A Night at Earl Carroll'sFilm · Machinist's Mate
- 1940Tin Pan AlleyFilm · Sheik
- 1940Seven SinnersFilm · Tony★ 6.0
- 1940The Great DictatorFilm · Field Marshal Herring★ 8.3
- 1940The Villain Still Pursued HerFilm · Master of Ceremonies
- 1940A Little Bit of HeavenFilm · Tony
- 1940Sing, Dance, Plenty HotSing, Dance, Plenty HotFilm · Hector
- 1940Lucky PartnersFilm · Charles (uncredited)
- 1940ScatterbrainFilm · Hoffman
- 1940Cross-Country RomanceFilm · Orestes
- 1940Queen of the MobFilm · Mr. Reier
- 1940SafariFilm · Mondehare
- 1940Women in WarFilm · Pierre, the Cobbler
- 1940Sandy Is a LadyFilm · Billy Pepino
- 1940His Girl FridayFilm · Joe Pettibone★ 7.4
- 1939Destry Rides AgainFilm · Loupgerou★ 7.2
- 1939RioFilm · Manuelo
- 1939The Under-PupFilm · Tolio
- 1939The Star MakerFilm · Stanislov Papadopoulos
- 1939Million Dollar LegsFilm · Dick Schultz (uncredited)
- 1939Forged PassportFilm · Nick Mendoza
- 1938The Girl DownstairsFilm · Garage Mechanic
- 1938Once Over LightlyFilm · Professor Dimitrius Kapouris
- 1938Peck's Bad Boy with the CircusFilm · Bud Boggs
- 1938Mr. Doodle Kicks OffFilm · Prof. Minorous
- 1938Breaking the IceFilm · Mr. Small
- 1938My Lucky StarFilm · Nick
- 1938Block-HeadsFilm · Mr. Gilbert★ 7.0
- 1938Army GirlFilm · Canteen waiter
- 1938Hollywood Goes to TownFilm · Self (uncredited)
- 1938Joy of LivingFilm · Cafe Owner
- 1938Maid's Night OutFilm · Mr. Papalapoulas
- 1938Happy LandingFilm · Counter Man
- 1938Snow White and the Seven DwarfsFilm · Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)★ 7.1
- 1937She's Got EverythingFilm · Chaffee - a Creditor
- 1937RosalieFilm · Oloff
- 1937The FireflyFilm · Innkeeper
- 1937Fight for Your LadyFilm · Boris
- 1937Live, Love and LearnFilm · Newsboy (uncredited)
- 1937Music for MadameFilm · Krause
- 1937One Hundred Men and a GirlFilm · Garage Owner★ 6.4
- 1937The Life of the PartyFilm · Dr. Molnac
- 1937Broadway Melody of 1938Film · George Papaloopas
- 1937The Toast of New YorkFilm · Photographer
- 1937Captains CourageousFilm · Soda Steward (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1937Swing FeverSwing FeverFilm
- 1937The Outcasts of Poker FlatFilm · Charley - the Bartender
- 1937The Man Who Found HimselfFilm · Fat hobo
- 1937China PassageFilm · Bartender
- 1937EspionageFilm · Turk
- 1937Sea DevilsFilm · Billy
- 1937We're on the JuryFilm · Ephraim Allen
- 1937On the AvenueFilm · Joe Papaloupas
- 1937When You're in LoveFilm · Jose
- 1936Night WaitressFilm · Torre
- 1936Grandma's BuoysGrandma's BuoysFilm · Von Muller
- 1936Love on the RunFilm · Cafe Manager
- 1936The Big GameFilm · Fisher
- 1936Bulldog EditionFilm · George Poppupoppalas (uncredited)
- 1936So and SewSo and SewFilm · Rudolpho
- 1936Who's Looney NowFilm · Dr. Von Blatt
- 1936Grand JuryFilm · Otto, the Janitor (uncredited)
- 1936The Devil-DollFilm · Matin's Butler (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1936The Bride Walks OutFilm · Mr. Donovan
- 1936Early to BedFilm · Burger
- 1936Three of a KindFilm · The Tailor
- 1936One Rainy AfternoonFilm · Court Doorman (Uncredited)
- 1936The First BabyFilm · Italian in Park
- 1936Love on a BetFilm · New York Policeman
- 1936Sutter's GoldFilm · Gen. Ramos
- 1936Dangerous WatersFilm · Carlos (uncredited)
- 1936The Brain BustersThe Brain BustersFilm · Billy
- 1935Millions in the AirFilm · Nikolas Popadopolis
- 1935I Dream Too MuchFilm · Cook at Cafe (uncredited)
- 1935CoronadoFilm · Waiter (uncredited)
- 1935A Night at the OperaFilm · Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1935Hi, Gaucho!Film · Cappa Rosa
- 1935Nurse to You!Film · Dr. W.J. Gilbert
- 1935Just Another MurderJust Another MurderFilm · Mr. Quick
- 1935Here Comes the BandFilm · Oswald Carroll (uncredited)
- 1935Pardon My ScotchFilm · Senor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
- 1935Mad LoveFilm · Autograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1935Paris in SpringFilm · First Chef
- 1935Hail, BrotherHail, BrotherFilm
- 1935His Bridal SweetHis Bridal SweetFilm · Lesh the Lush
- 1935His Old FlameHis Old FlameFilm
- 1934Two Lame DucksTwo Lame DucksFilm · Billy
- 1934Men in BlackFilm · Dangerous Patient (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1934Super StupidSuper StupidFilm
- 1934Happy LandingFilm · Husband
- 1934Tripping Through the TropicsTripping Through the TropicsFilm · Fritz, Jack's Dad
- 1934Them Thar HillsFilm · The Doctor★ 7.5
- 1934Cockeyed CavaliersFilm · Innkeeper
- 1934Another Wild IdeaFilm · Uncle Percy (voice)
- 1934Music in Your HairMusic in Your HairFilm · Meyer Schmaltz
- 1934Maid in HollywoodFilm · Sneezing Man
- 1934Roamin' VandalsFilm · Doc Gilbert
- 1934Apples to You!Film · Pinsky
- 1934Soup and FishFilm · Count Gustav
- 1934Next Week-EndNext Week-EndFilm
- 1934The Cracked Ice ManFilm · William Gilbert
- 1933Sons of the DesertFilm · Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)★ 7.1
- 1933Luncheon at TwelveFilm · Betty's Father
- 1933Keg o' My HeartKeg o' My HeartFilm · Schmaltz
- 1933Rhapsody in BrewRhapsody in BrewFilm · Louie Schmaltz
- 1933This Day and AgeFilm · Nightclub Manager
- 1933The RummyThe RummyFilm · Schmaltz
- 1933The Girl in 419Film · Sneezing Patient
- 1933One Track MindsFilm · Train Conductor
- 1933Made on BroadwayFilm · Commissioner Jerry Allesandro (uncredited)
- 1933Call Her SausageCall Her SausageFilm · Heinie Schmaltz
- 1933The Bargain of the CenturyFilm · Captain Schmaltz
- 1933Taxi BaronsFilm · Billy / Dutchie
- 1933The KeyholeFilm · Cuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
- 1933Forgotten BabiesFilm · Radio Voice
- 1933Maids a la ModeFilm · Von Smaltz
- 1933Wreckety WrecksWreckety WrecksFilm · Bill
- 1933Fallen ArchesFilm · Mr. Gilbert
- 1933Asleep in the FeetFilm · Mr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
- 1933Bring'em Back a WifeBring'em Back a WifeFilm · Billy Gilbert
- 1932Towed in a HoleFilm · Joe - Junkyard Owner★ 7.0
- 1932Sneak EasilyFilm · Attorney for the Prosecution
- 1932Taxi for TwoTaxi for TwoFilm · Billy Gilbert
- 1932Their First MistakeFilm · Process server★ 6.4
- 1932Yoo-HooYoo-HooFilm · I.M. Sweet, truck driver
- 1932Hot SpotHot SpotFilm · Cabbie
- 1932Pack Up Your TroublesFilm · Mr. Hathaway★ 6.8
- 1932Strange InnertubeFilm · Billy
- 1932Blondie of the FolliesFilm · Kinskey's Friend (uncredited)
- 1932What Price TaxiFilm · Jealous Husband
- 1932The Hollywood HandicapThe Hollywood HandicapFilm
- 1932Skyscraper SoulsFilm · Second Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- 1932Million Dollar LegsFilm · Secretary of the Interior (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1932County HospitalFilm · The Doctor★ 6.8
- 1932First in WarFilm · Commanding General
- 1932The ChimpFilm · Joe the Landlord (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1932Strictly UnreliableFilm · The Actor
- 1932Just a Pain in the ParlorJust a Pain in the ParlorFilm · Musician
- 1932The Music BoxFilm · Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)★ 7.5
- 1932You're Telling MeYou're Telling MeFilm · Bill Morgan
- 1932SpankyFilm · Spanky's Father
- 1932Red NosesFilm · Tailor's Customer
- 1932The Nickel NurserFilm · Todd's Butler
- 1932Free EatsFilm · Head of the Family of Thieves
- 1932SealskinsFilm · Mr. Morton (uncredited)
- 1932The Tabasco KidFilm · Mr. Jones a Rancher
- 1931On the LooseFilm · Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
- 1931Hasty MarriageFilm · Distraught Passenger On Streetcar (uncredited)
- 1931Dogs Is DogsFilm · Mr. Brown (uncredited)
- 1931One Good TurnFilm · Drunk★ 6.9
- 1931Chinatown After DarkFilm · Dooley
- 1931Shiver My TimbersFilm · The Sea Captain
- 1931The Pajama PartyFilm · Butler (uncredited)
- 1931Catch-As Catch-CanFilm · Ring Announcer (uncredited)
- 1931The Panic Is OnFilm · Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
- 1931First AidFirst AidFilm · Jenkins
- 1930Sea LegsFilm · Naval Officer
- 1930Railroad FolliesRailroad FolliesFilm
- 1930The Happy HottentotsFilm · Stage Manager (uncredited)
