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Billy Gilbert

Acting

Born September 11, 1894 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Died September 23, 1971

Also known as William Gilbert Barron · William Gilbert

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).

Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography46 titles

Happy Landing

1934as Husband

The Great Dictator

1940as Field Marshal Herring

The Best of Laurel and Hardy

1968as First Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)

Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

1938as Prof. Minorous

Them Thar Hills

1934as The Doctor

The Music Box

1932as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)

His Girl Friday

1940as Joe Pettibone

Captains Courageous

1937as Soda Steward (uncredited)

A Night at the Opera

1935as Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)

Destry Rides Again

1939as Loupgerou

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1937as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)

Sons of the Desert

1933as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)

Block-Heads

1938as Mr. Gilbert

Love on a Bet

1936as New York Policeman

Mad Love

1935as Autograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)

Towed in a Hole

1932as Joe - Junkyard Owner

Anchors Aweigh

1945as Cafe Manager

The Devil-Doll

1936as Matin's Butler (uncredited)

Pack Up Your Troubles

1932as Mr. Hathaway

County Hospital

1932as The Doctor

Mr. Wise Guy

1942as Knobby

Broadway Melody of 1938

1937as George Papaloopas

The Firefly

1937as Innkeeper

Love on the Run

1936as Cafe Manager

The Chimp

1932as Joe the Landlord (uncredited)

Shirley Temple's Storybook

as Gypsy Father

Fun and Fancy Free

1947as Willie the Giant (voice)

Blondie of the Follies

1932as Kinskey's Friend (uncredited)

The Danny Thomas Show

1953as Mr. Hoffsteader

Valley of the Sun

1942as Judge Homer Burnaby

No, No, Nanette

1940as Styles

The Toast of New York

1937as Photographer

Breaking the Ice

1938as Mr. Small

Arabian Nights

1942as Ahmad

Rosalie

1937as Oloff

Seven Sinners

1940as Tony

Three of a Kind

1936as The Tailor

Skyscraper Souls

1932as Second Ticket Agent (uncredited)

Five Weeks in a Balloon

1962as Sultan/Actioneer

The Bride Walks Out

1936as Mr. Donovan

The Kissing Bandit

1948as General Felipe Toro

The Villain Still Pursued Her

1940as Master of Ceremonies

Spotlight Scandals

1943as Billy Gilbert

One Rainy Afternoon

1936as Court Doorman (Uncredited)

Bulldog Edition

1936as George Poppupoppalas (uncredited)

Chinatown After Dark

1931as Dooley