Billy Gilbert

Acting

Billy Gilbert

Born 11 September 1894 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA · Died 23 September 1971 at 77

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

Highlights

The Great Dictator1940 · Film · Field Marshal Herring
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs1938 · Film · Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
His Girl Friday1940 · Film · Joe Pettibone
A Night at the Opera1935 · Film · Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
The Music Box1932 · Film · Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
Sons of the Desert1933 · Film · Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

160 films

Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.62004 · Film · Willie the Giant (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
Dance of the Cookoos1982 · Film · Doctor / Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen
The Sound of Laughter1963 · Film · Billy (Large Duck Hunter)
Five Weeks in a Balloon1962 · Film · Sultan/Actioneer
Paradise Alley1962 · Film · Julius Wilson
Down Among the Sheltering Palms1953 · Film · King Jilouili
The Kissing Bandit1948 · Film · General Felipe Toro
Billie Gets Her Man1948 · Film · Suitor (uncredited)
Mickey and the Beanstalk1947 · Film · Willie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)
Fun and Fancy Free1947 · Film · Willie (voice)
Anchors Aweigh1945 · Film · Cafe Manager
Trouble Chasers1945 · Film · Billy
Crazy Knights1944 · Film · Billy
Ever Since Venus1944 · Film · Tiny Lewis
Three of a Kind1944 · Film · Billy
Crazy House1943 · Film · Sid Drake
Spotlight Scandals1943 · Film · Billy Gilbert
Always a Bridesmaid1943 · Film · Nicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
Shantytown1943 · Film · 'Papa' Ferrelli
Arabian Nights1942 · Film · Ahmad
Song of the Islands1942 · Film · Palola's Father
Sleepytime Gal1942 · Film · Chef Popodopolis
Mr. Wise Guy1942 · Film · Knobby
Valley of the Sun1942 · Film · Judge Homer Burnaby
Week-End in Havana1941 · Film · Arbolado
New Wine1941 · Film · Poldi
Angels with Broken Wings1941 · Film · Billy Wilson
Reaching for the Sun1941 · Film · Amos
Model Wife1941 · Film · Mr. Dominic
No, No, Nanette1940 · Film · Styles
A Night at Earl Carroll's1940 · Film · Machinist's Mate
Tin Pan Alley1940 · Film · Sheik
Seven Sinners1940 · Film · Tony
The Great Dictator1940 · Film · Field Marshal Herring
The Villain Still Pursued Her1940 · Film · Master of Ceremonies
A Little Bit of Heaven1940 · Film · Tony
Lucky Partners1940 · Film · Charles (uncredited)
Scatterbrain1940 · Film · Hoffman
Cross-Country Romance1940 · Film · Orestes
Queen of the Mob1940 · Film · Mr. Reier
Safari1940 · Film · Mondehare
Women in War1940 · Film · Pierre, the Cobbler
Sandy Is a Lady1940 · Film · Billy Pepino
His Girl Friday1940 · Film · Joe Pettibone
Destry Rides Again1939 · Film · Loupgerou
Rio1939 · Film · Manuelo
The Under-Pup1939 · Film · Tolio
The Star Maker1939 · Film · Stanislov Papadopoulos
Million Dollar Legs1939 · Film · Dick Schultz (uncredited)
Forged Passport1939 · Film · Nick Mendoza
The Girl Downstairs1938 · Film · Garage Mechanic
Once Over Lightly1938 · Film · Professor Dimitrius Kapouris
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus1938 · Film · Bud Boggs
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off1938 · Film · Prof. Minorous
Breaking the Ice1938 · Film · Mr. Small
My Lucky Star1938 · Film · Nick
Block-Heads1938 · Film · Mr. Gilbert
Army Girl1938 · Film · Canteen waiter
Joy of Living1938 · Film · Cafe Owner
Maid's Night Out1938 · Film · Mr. Papalapoulas
Happy Landing1938 · Film · Counter Man
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs1938 · Film · Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
She's Got Everything1937 · Film · Chaffee - a Creditor
Rosalie1937 · Film · Oloff
The Firefly1937 · Film · Innkeeper
Fight for Your Lady1937 · Film · Boris
Live, Love and Learn1937 · Film · Newsboy (uncredited)
Music for Madame1937 · Film · Krause
One Hundred Men and a Girl1937 · Film · Garage Owner
The Life of the Party1937 · Film · Dr. Molnac
Broadway Melody of 19381937 · Film · George Papaloopas
The Toast of New York1937 · Film · Photographer
Captains Courageous1937 · Film · Soda Steward (uncredited)
The Outcasts of Poker Flat1937 · Film · Charley - the Bartender
The Man Who Found Himself1937 · Film · Fat hobo
China Passage1937 · Film · Bartender
Espionage1937 · Film · Turk
Sea Devils1937 · Film · Billy
We're on the Jury1937 · Film · Ephraim Allen
On the Avenue1937 · Film · Joe Papaloupas
When You're in Love1937 · Film · Jose
Night Waitress1936 · Film · Torre
Love on the Run1936 · Film · Cafe Manager
The Big Game1936 · Film · Fisher
Bulldog Edition1936 · Film · George Poppupoppalas (uncredited)
Who's Looney Now1936 · Film · Dr. Von Blatt
Grand Jury1936 · Film · Otto, the Janitor (uncredited)
The Devil-Doll1936 · Film · Matin's Butler (uncredited)
The Bride Walks Out1936 · Film · Mr. Donovan
Early to Bed1936 · Film · Burger
Three of a Kind1936 · Film · The Tailor
One Rainy Afternoon1936 · Film · Court Doorman (Uncredited)
The First Baby1936 · Film · Italian in Park
Love on a Bet1936 · Film · New York Policeman
Sutter's Gold1936 · Film · Gen. Ramos
Dangerous Waters1936 · Film · Carlos (uncredited)
Millions in the Air1935 · Film · Nikolas Popadopolis
I Dream Too Much1935 · Film · Cook at Cafe (uncredited)
Coronado1935 · Film · Waiter (uncredited)
A Night at the Opera1935 · Film · Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
Hi, Gaucho!1935 · Film · Cappa Rosa
Nurse to You!1935 · Film · Dr. W.J. Gilbert
Here Comes the Band1935 · Film · Oswald Carroll (uncredited)
Pardon My Scotch1935 · Film · Senor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
Mad Love1935 · Film · Autograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)
Paris in Spring1935 · Film · First Chef
Men in Black1934 · Film · Dangerous Patient (uncredited)
Happy Landing1934 · Film · Husband
Them Thar Hills1934 · Film · The Doctor
Cockeyed Cavaliers1934 · Film · Innkeeper
Another Wild Idea1934 · Film · Uncle Percy (voice)
Maid in Hollywood1934 · Film · Sneezing Man
Roamin' Vandals1934 · Film · Doc Gilbert
Apples to You!1934 · Film · Pinsky
Soup and Fish1934 · Film · Count Gustav
The Cracked Ice Man1934 · Film · William Gilbert
Sons of the Desert1933 · Film · Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
Luncheon at Twelve1933 · Film · Betty's Father
This Day and Age1933 · Film · Nightclub Manager
The Girl in 4191933 · Film · Sneezing Patient
One Track Minds1933 · Film · Train Conductor
Made on Broadway1933 · Film · Commissioner Jerry Allesandro (uncredited)
The Bargain of the Century1933 · Film · Captain Schmaltz
Taxi Barons1933 · Film · Billy / Dutchie
The Keyhole1933 · Film · Cuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Forgotten Babies1933 · Film · Radio Voice
Maids a la Mode1933 · Film · Von Smaltz
Fallen Arches1933 · Film · Mr. Gilbert
Asleep in the Feet1933 · Film · Mr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
Towed in a Hole1932 · Film · Joe - Junkyard Owner
Sneak Easily1932 · Film · Attorney for the Prosecution
Their First Mistake1932 · Film · Process server
Pack Up Your Troubles1932 · Film · Mr. Hathaway
Strange Innertube1932 · Film · Billy
Blondie of the Follies1932 · Film · Kinskey's Friend (uncredited)
What Price Taxi1932 · Film · Jealous Husband
Skyscraper Souls1932 · Film · Second Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Million Dollar Legs1932 · Film · Secretary of the Interior (uncredited)
County Hospital1932 · Film · The Doctor
First in War1932 · Film · Commanding General
The Chimp1932 · Film · Joe the Landlord (uncredited)
Strictly Unreliable1932 · Film · The Actor
The Music Box1932 · Film · Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
Spanky1932 · Film · Spanky's Father
Red Noses1932 · Film · Tailor's Customer
The Nickel Nurser1932 · Film · Todd's Butler
Free Eats1932 · Film · Head of the Family of Thieves
Sealskins1932 · Film · Mr. Morton (uncredited)
The Tabasco Kid1932 · Film · Mr. Jones a Rancher
On the Loose1931 · Film · Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
Hasty Marriage1931 · Film · Distraught Passenger On Streetcar (uncredited)
Dogs Is Dogs1931 · Film · Mr. Brown (uncredited)
One Good Turn1931 · Film · Drunk
Chinatown After Dark1931 · Film · Dooley
Shiver My Timbers1931 · Film · The Sea Captain
The Pajama Party1931 · Film · Butler (uncredited)
Catch-As Catch-Can1931 · Film · Ring Announcer (uncredited)
The Panic Is On1931 · Film · Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
Sea Legs1930 · Film · Naval Officer
The Happy Hottentots1930 · Film · Stage Manager (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

3 shows

The Roaring 20's1960 · Series
Shirley Temple's Storybook1958 · Series · Able Baker
The Danny Thomas Show1953 · Series · Mr. Hoffsteader